Envelope-To and Bcc

Julian Field mailscanner at ecs.soton.ac.uk
Sat Aug 5 11:42:58 IST 2006


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BG Mahesh wrote:
> 
> # Do you want to add the Envelope-To: header?
> # This can be useful for tracking spam destinations, but should be
> # used with care due to possible privacy concerns with the use of
> # Bcc: headers by users.
> # This can also be the filename of a ruleset.
> Add Envelope To Header = no
> 
> Is there anyway to use the above feature without comprimising on 
> privacy? I see that bcc info is included in the Envelope-To line [as 
> clearly mentioned in the docs].

No. Top marks for understanding the problem though, most people miss the 
point completely :-)

I just use the setting for testing rulesets.

It includes the Bcc as that is just a list of extra recipients who 
happen not to appear in the headers. Otherwise they are perfectly normal 
recipients, just like the To and Cc lists are.

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