Starting June 1, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms, and Jamboard files will count toward “your free 15 GB of allotted storage or any additional storage provided through Google One.” Like Photos, existing files will not count and be exempted.
Additionally, Google is introducing a new policy for accounts that are inactive or over storage limit:
- If you’re inactive in one or more of these services for two years (24 months), Google may delete the content in the product(s) in which you’re inactive.
- Similarly, if you’re over your storage limit for two years, Google may delete your content across Gmail, Drive, and Photos.
Google will “notify you multiple times before we attempt to remove any content so you have ample opportunities to take action.” At least three months notice will be given through email and app notifications.
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