Google is about to delete unused Gmail accounts, resulting in the loss of all data.
Many Gmail accounts are at risk of being deleted by Google if they remain inactive for two years, resulting in the permanent loss of all Drive and Photos data.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•21/03/2026
Google is implementing a policy to delete inactive accounts, causing concern among many users. According to the rules, accounts with no activity for two years will be permanently deleted from the system.
At that point, all the data on Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, and YouTube would disappear as well.
Notably, users will not be able to recover their data after an account is deleted.
A Google representative stated that "dormant" accounts are vulnerable to attacks due to a lack of security updates and two-factor authentication. Deleting old accounts is seen as a way to mitigate cybersecurity risks on a broader scale. However, experts advise against clicking on links in emails and recommend accessing your account management page directly to check.
Simply logging in or performing simple actions periodically is enough to keep your account secure and prevent it from being deleted. Readers are invited to watch the following video : Experts warn of serious vulnerability on iPhone, millions of devices at risk of attack.
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