Google has introduced a new way for Workspace administrators to control how files are shared and protected in Google Drive, combining two previously separate settings into one simplified rule.

• What it is: A unified rule in the Admin console that lets administrators set sharing boundaries and sensitivity-based data protection together, rather than managing them as separate policies
• Who is affected: Businesses using Google Workspace with an administrator managing Drive sharing settings
• What the risk is: Without reviewing the new options, businesses may be relying on older, less granular sharing controls that leave gaps around insider risk and accidental data exposure
• What to do: Workspace administrators should review the new unified data protection rules in the Admin console and consider whether they tighten existing sharing policies

We recommend a short review of your Drive sharing settings this month, particularly if your business handles sensitive client information.