Google's Move to Clear Inactive Accounts: What You Need to Know
Google is set to commence the deletion of inactive user accounts, untouched for a minimum of two years, starting from December 1, 2023. This proactive measure aims to enhance user security by thwarting potential threats like spam, account hijacking, and phishing scams. In a pivotal update announced in May this year, Google expanded its inactive account policy, extending the threshold to two years for Google accounts exhibiting dormancy. The announcement emphasized Google's commitment to risk reduction and compliance with industry standards for account retention and deletion. Notably, this adjustment pertains exclusively to personal Google Accounts and does not impact organizational accounts, such as those associated with schools or businesses. Google reassured users that accounts engaged in specific activities would be exempt from the deletion process. This includes accounts with uploaded videos on YouTube, regardless of their last activity date, and those maintain...