Tuesday, October 27, 2020

New events in Google Chat audit logs

Quick launch summary

We’ve added audit logging for several new user events in Google Chat. Detailed audit logging is a critical component in effectively managing secure chat usage within your domain.

The new events include: 
  • Invite sent
  • Message edited
  • Attachment uploaded
  • Attachment downloaded
  • Room member added
  • Room member removed
We’ve also expanded the information included with each audit log. The following additional fields are now populated for all events if they are available for that event:
  • Message ID
  • Room ID
  • Room name
  • Attachment name
  • Attachment hash
  • External room
  • Room history setting
  • Recipient
  • Attachment URL
Note that these additional fields are only available via the Reports API or security investigation tool.

Getting started


Rollout pace


Availability

  • Available to Workspace Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, and Enterprise Plus, as well as G Suite Basic, Business, Education, Enterprise for Education, and Nonprofits customers
  • Not available to Workspace Essentials and Enterprise Essentials customers

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