Google reinforced Google Drive data protection encryption

Google search giant has begun testing Google Drive files, in a privacy protection move to prevent attempts to access user archives from the US Government and other companies. other government.

"The search giant" Google has begun experimenting with encrypting Google Drive files, in a move to protect privacy to prevent attempts to access user archives from the US Government. and other governments.

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Cnet technology news site cites sources from two sources close to Google saying " The search giant " is actively examining file encryption and trying to protect files stored on the mass storage service. cloud , Google Drive and data synchronization services.

Another source close to Google said a small percentage of Google Drive files are now encrypted.

The reinforcement of encryption of users' personal files means that Google will not be able to disclose stored communications content even if the US Intelligence Agency (NSA) or an agency Similar security requires tracking data for domestic law enforcement purposes.

Google and many other US Internet companies are actively fighting the restrictions of detailing the requirements of monitoring US customer data from US security agencies. These companies have jointly filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice and US Government agencies asking to disclose details of requirements as well as how companies handle them.

Along with that, these companies, including Google, have asserted their independence, taking measures to protect their customer data warehouses.