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File Governance

Google Workspace File Sharing Governance: 5 Controls Admins Should Review

February 12, 2026

For Google Workspace admins, safety is about system behavior. That includes how data flows, who owns it, and which third-party apps have access to the environment. To stay secure, these controls need regular attention. Not just once a year, and certainly not only after an incident. File sharing governance in Google Workspace is no longer optional.

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