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  • Your Gmail Inbox Could Be Shut Down Unless You Follow New Google Rules

    07 Aug 2023 by Heinrich in Tech/Sci, World
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    If you don’t want to lose your Gmail account it might be worth following new advice from Google.

    Google will be implementing some big changes in the coming months, and if you are ignoring all the prompts, they may just delete your account for good.

    This might even mean losing access to your Google photos, emails, and quite a bit more…
    The US technology giant actually began warning users back in May that accounts could be deleted later this year and, with the deadline looming, it seems they want people to be fully aware of the dangers.

    A new message was pushed out last week which reminds Google users that new rules come into force in December. Google also says it won’t just remove accounts without warning, with those about to be affected being given multiple reminders.

    “We are updating the inactivity period for a Google Account to two years across all of our products and services,” the message reads. “This change starts rolling today and will apply to any Google Account that’s been inactive, meaning it has not been signed into or used within a two-year period. An inactive account and any content in it will be eligible for deletion from December 1, 2023.”

    It sounds pretty scary but there is a very easy way to stop it from happening – just use your account and it will stay safe. Even if you rarely use your Gmail or Photos account, just log in, check an image, or send a few messages and things won’t get deleted.

    “If your account is considered inactive, we will send several reminder emails to both you and your recovery emails (if any have been provided) before we take any action or delete any account content. These reminder emails will go out at least 8 months before any action is taken on your account.”
    If an account hasn’t been used for an extended period of time, it is more likely to be compromised. This is because forgotten or unattended accounts often rely on old or re-used passwords that may have been compromised.

    Google will start deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years as part of a new security plan. https://t.co/hGtsjjYtTk

    — CBS News (@CBSNews) May 17, 2023

    All this is not new news, but as humans, we need some reminding every now and again. Better not to be caught with your inbox pants down.

    [source:express]

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