Google Workspace Changes

New admin controls for third-party app backups in Google Drive.

Administrators can now choose whether Android users can back up data from third-party apps, such as WhatsApp, to their G Suite accounts. This provides admins with more control over domain content, allowing them to enable or disable these backups regardless of whether the Google Drive service is enabled for the user. Once the rollout is complete, these backups will not count against G Suite storage quotas.

Introducing a new data loss prevention (DLP) system that will make it easier to deploy more advanced detection policies for content on Google Drive.

We’re introducing a new data loss prevention (DLP) system that will make it easier to deploy more advanced detection policies for content on Google Drive. The new Drive DLP functionality can be found at: Admin console > Security > Data Protection. Key updates include: Advanced detection policies that enable more detailed rules using nested conditions, volume-based detection, finer detection thresholds, and more. New DLP incident management dashboard to see incident trends, view detailed incident reports, dry run rules, and more. Simplified deployment with more flexible scoping, roles based access for admins, and more.

New system to improve data loss prevention (DLP) in Google Drive.

Introducing a new data loss prevention (DLP) system that will make it easier to deploy more advanced detection policies for content on Google Drive. Key updates include advanced detection policies, a new DLP incident management dashboard, and simplified deployment.

New system to improve data loss prevention (DLP) in Google Drive.

The new Drive DLP functionality can be found at Admin console > Security > Data Protection. Key updates include: Advanced detection policies that enable more detailed rules using nested conditions, volume-based detection, finer detection thresholds, and more.

Restrict the use of Drive File Stream to company-owned devices

We gave admins more control over their corporate data by integrating controls for Drive File Stream in Google’s device management interface.

Drive file suggestions in Chrome allow users to search their Google Drive files directly from the Chrome URL bar.

Starting on December 16, 2019, users who restart their browsers will be able to search for any Drive files that they have access to, including ones they haven’t previously opened in Chrome.

Drive file suggestions in Google Chrome will be generally available starting December 16, 2019.

Starting December 16, 2019, users will be able to search for any Google Drive files they have access to directly from the Google Chrome URL bar, including files they have not previously opened in the browser. This feature will be enabled by default for organizations, and administrators can manage access at the organizational unit or group level through a new setting in the Admin console.

Get extra visibility and control over how Drive File Stream is used in your organization

We’re giving admins more control over their corporate data by integrating controls for Drive File Stream into Google’s device management interface.

Updating Drive File Stream to replace the functionality of the Google Drive plug-in for Microsoft Office.

The update to Drive File Stream will include a plugin to manage Google Drive files from Microsoft Outlook on Windows. This will make it easier for users to use Google Drive without leaving the Outlook interface.

Launching new Google Drive / Microsoft Outlook integration, shutting down legacy plugin

We’re updating Drive File Stream to replace the functionality of the “Google Drive plug-in for Microsoft Office.

Launching a beta program for a new feature that allows users to search for Google Drive files that they have access to when using the Chrome Omnibox (search/URL box).

Users in the beta can now search for files in Drive by owner or type, where previously they could only search for a title or URL of a webpage. This feature is similar to what users see when searching for files in Google Drive.

Real-time presence in Microsoft Office to become available October 17th

This feature, included in Drive File Stream, will help you avoid version conflicts when editing Microsoft Office files in Google Drive.

New Content manager role coming to Team Drives

In October 2018, we’ll make several changes to membership roles in Team Drives. Most importantly, we’ll add a new “Content manager” role, which will make it easier to manage files in Team Drives.

Avoid version conflicts when editing Microsoft Office files in Drive

We’re adding a new feature to Google Drive that lets you see when other people are editing files in Microsoft Office products. This will help you collaborate better and avoid version conflicts.

Admin-controlled default settings for new Team Drives.

G Suite admins can now prescribe default settings for newly created Team Drives in their domains or organizational units. These defaults include options to prevent full-access members from modifying settings, restrict the creation of new Team Drives, and limit access for people outside the domain or non-members.