Google has recently announced its decision to delete Google accounts that have remained unused or inactive for more than two years. This policy, set to be implemented in December, will result in the removal of associated content within the Google workspace, including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, as well as data stored on YouTube and Google Photos.
It is important to note that this account deletion policy solely applies to personal Google Accounts and will not impact accounts associated with organizations such as schools and businesses.
The move by Google aims to mitigate the potential risks of security threats, such as spam, phishing scams, and account hijacking. The company emphasized that accounts which have been left unattended for an extended period become more vulnerable to compromise. Often, forgotten or neglected accounts lack essential security measures, such as strong passwords or two-factor authentication, and are subject to fewer security checks by the users themselves.
To ensure users are aware of the upcoming account deletion, Google will send multiple notifications in the months leading up to the deletion date. These notifications will be sent to both the account email address and the designated recovery email address associated with the account.
