October 21, 2022
Google Workspace Client-side encryption beta expanded to include Google Calendar
This announcement was made at Google Cloud Next ‘22. Visit the Cloud Blog to learn more about the latest Google Workspace innovations for the ever-changing world of work.
What’s changing
Who’s impacted
Why it’s important
Getting started
- Admins: This feature will be OFF by default and can be enabled at the domain, OU, and Group levels by going to the Admin console > Security > Access and data control > Client-side encryption. Visit the Help Center to learn more about client side encryption.
- End users:
- You will need to be logged in with your Identity Provider to have access to encrypted content.
- To add encryption to any event in Calendar, click on the shield icon at the top of the event creation card. This will add encryption to event description, attachments, and Meet, while other items such as event tile, time, and guests remain on standard encryption.
- Visit the Help Center to learn more about Calendar Client-side Encryption.
Availability
- Available to Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, and Education Standard customers
- Not available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Education Fundamentals, Frontline, and Nonprofits, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers
- Not available to users with personal Google Accounts