Security News > 2023 > February > Google: Gmail client-side encryption now publicly available
Gmail client-side encryption is now generally available for Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, and Education Standard customers.
The feature was first introduced in Gmail on the web as a beta test in December 2022, after being available in Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Meet, and Google Calendar since last year.
"Client-side encryption takes this encryption capability to the next level by ensuring that customers have sole control over their encryption keys-and thus complete control over all access to their data," Googled explained.
While Gmail CSE will prevent Google from viewing the contents of your emails, this feature is different than traditional end-to-end encryption.
The company says the feature is not yet available to users with personal Google Accounts, as well as for Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Education Fundamentals, Frontline, and Nonprofits, or legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers.
"Client-side encryption takes existing encryption capabilities to the next level by ensuring that customers have sole control over their encryption keys-and thus complete control over access to their data."