Unless you are part of an organization where you are required to use Google Drive, it should be relatively easy to switch to a more private cloud storage service. We don't actually provide privacy but you should pretend that we do? What? It seems to be saying that they want you to act like your data is private even though they can look at it whenever they feel the need to do so. But that does not necessarily mean that we review content, so please don't assume that we do. We may review content to determine whether it is illegal or violates our Program Policies, and we may remove or refuse to display content that we reasonably believe violates our policies or the law. Here is what the Google Drive Additional Terms of Service, dated March 31, 2020, has to say on the subject (emphasis added): That's because Google themselves can read your data if they wish. However, this is a distinction from privacy. Google Drive keeps your data secure against outsiders. Google Drive data privacyįirst, we do need to point something out. You will also be supporting some great privacy-focused businesses while steering clear of surveillance capitalism. And by selecting a reliable and secure Google Drive alternative, you will have more control of your data.
Guest author Heinrich Long is the editor behind Restore Privacy, a blog dedicated to inform about best online privacy practices, secure your electronic devices, unblock restricted content and defeat censorship.Įven if finding a good Google Drive alternative has not been a top priority, it is another service worth replacing if you are planning to fully restore your privacy. After all, why would you want to store your private data with the world's largest advertising company? This is especially true when you consider that Google has a financial incentive to collect and analyze your data.
In an age of eroding online privacy and increasing corporate surveillance, many are looking for a good alternative to Google Drive for their documents and files.
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