HTTPS provides more than just privacy
While the point of the article is not incorrect, I would say the title is#0 and #1 are intrinsically part of HTTPS#2 and #3 are just because Google and browser vendors simply limit these things to HTTPS. It is not like it can only come with HTTPS.Finally, #4 is a side effect of #0.So the only thing really provided BY HTTPS is encryption and authenticity.