Yahoo will ` ` recycle '' dormant domain names and e - mail addresses . The move is expected to free up attractive IDs for active users . It 's clearly an effort by Yahoo , which has been working to redefine and rejuvenate itself under new CEO Marissa Mayer , to re-engage older users and reward active ones . Some experts fear this could compromise privacy . Yahoo is ` ` committed and confident '' the transition will be safe .
Yahoo will ` ` recycle '' dormant domain names and e - mail addresses . The move is expected to free up attractive IDs for active users . Some experts fear this could compromise privacy . Yahoo is ` ` committed and confident '' the transition will be safe .