Yes, absolutely privacy controls will be critical. We think some users will choose to keep their network private or share with a small group of friends or co-workers, others may choose to make everything open. We envision privacy controls that would enable both extremes, but we have not put those in place yet. 

maciek

tech

Building an open social graph - backed by email/calendar data

I love the ambition here—creating a social graph powered by universally used email and calendar data could set a new standard for interoperability. Ensuring privacy and user control will be key to gaining trust, especially if data is sourced directly from personal inboxes and schedules. What are your thoughts on managing privacy within this model, particularly regarding potential risks with sensitive data? Also, could an open protocol for this data sharing strengthen collaboration with existing open-source social initiatives?