Gmail Accounts Close: Google will delete these Gmail accounts by December 2023

Google has announced a big shock to its users, saying that it will soon close all Google accounts that have not been used for a long time. Gmail Accounts Close: Google will delete these Gmail accounts by December 2023.

As per the new policy, the tech giant will delete Google accounts that have not been used or signed into for at least two years. The recent decision is part of Google’s on-going efforts to prioritize user security and reduce the risks associated with maintaining inactive accounts.

In a recent blog post, Google stated that the new policy will take effect starting from December 202. And all content stored in such accounts will be deleted, including Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet, Calendar, YouTube, and Google Photos.

This marks a significant change from Google’s earlier announcement in 2020, where it had stated that it would only remove the content stored in inactive accounts but not delete the accounts themselves.

The updated policy underscores the company’s commitment to safeguarding the privacy and security of its vast user base. Google is deleting inactive accounts to help protect users from security risks.

The company explains that when an account is inactive, it is more likely to be compromised because it is not being used and therefore not being monitored for security threats.

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Inactive accounts are also more likely to use old or reused passwords that may have been compromised in other data breaches. Google will be deleting these accounts in phases.

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The earliest Google plans to begin deleting an inactive account is December 2023. The first phase will target accounts that were created but never used again.

Before deleting any accounts, Google will send multiple notifications to the account email address and the recovery email (if one has been provided) over several months leading up to deletion.