With Google basicly turning into big Brother, any suggestions on free email services.?

My main email has always been Google. But with the latest blatent steps toward big brother and serious Privacy infringements. Ie posting everyones email contacts in Buzz without asking ect. And the fact that they hold emails for years. I think it is time to find another service. I want to stay away from the big ones because I think it is all about collecting private info. After years of trying to remain off the radar so my ex(Under restraining orders due to attempted murder conviction for trying to kill me) can not find us. Now I find that my name(luckily it is only my nick name) and address is showing up in google and since I intentionally never have any public informaton put in my name, The only way it could show up is if they are useing my registration info. Not to mention my daughters picture was posted on google maps when she was playing in her own yard, and they refuse to remove it even when I send copies of the restraining orders and explain how they are endangering my children.

I am staying away from Yahoo for private emails.

Any suggestions for a good small free company away from Big Brother