You can see how data portability -- the ability to download your information from one web service (like Google) and put it into another -- is going to become increasingly critical. As all information begins to move online, data portability will become essential to freedom. I'd argue it's similar to the concept of the gold standard in monetary policy. -- KM


Google on Monday launched a long-anticipated medical records service letting US users store and manage their health care information online...

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