# Google Workspace enables Gemini access to company data by default

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> Published: 2026-08-17 20:05:02+00:00

# Google Workspace enables Gemini access to company data by default

Google Workspace automatically granted Gemini access to sensitive company data including Gmail, Docs, Calendar, and Chat, requiring opt-out rather than opt-in configuration. According to ZDNet, the default-enabled access raises security concerns for enterprises managing customer and employee information. The configuration change reverses typical security-by-default patterns for data access controls in enterprise settings.

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