Google Workspace updates from July 14

New features and improvements for Google Workspace

View this email in your browser Update(s) in this email: Trust rules for Google Drive are now available in open beta Trust rules for Google Drive are now available in open beta July 14, 2022, 2:56 pm What's changing  In 2021 we announced a closed beta for trust rules in Google Drive, which gives admins more control over how files can be shared, both within and outside of their organization. Beginning today, this feature will be available as an open beta for specific Google Workspace customers, which means you can use it without enrolling in a specific beta program. See below for more information regarding availability.  With trust rules, admins can enforce policies that limit internal and external sharing. Specific rules can even be set for organizational units and groups, allowing a more granular approach than enforcing blanket policies on every user.  Trust rules can be turned on in the Admin console — once enabled, it will replace "Sharing options" within the Google Drive portion of the Admin console. Your existing Drive sharing settings will automatically become trust rules – note that this will not change your existing sharing settings or security configurations.  See below for more information and availability.  Who's impacted  Admins and end users  Why it's important  Previously, admins were only given broad control over sharing settings for Drive, which meant choosing between options such as: no external sharing or only sharing with trusted domains.  By enabling the trust rules beta, admins now have more control over how files can be shared, both within and outside of their organization. For example, admins can limit what their frontline workers should have access to versus other parts of their organization.  Getting started  Admins: Eligible Admins can enable this feature in the Admin console by going to Rules > Turn on trust rules. Visit the Help Center to learn more about trust rules.  End users: Your Admin's trust rules will determine who you can share and collaborate with on Drive files.  Rollout pace  Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: You can turn on trust rules today in the Admin console by going to Rules > Turn on trust rules.  Availability  Available to Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Enterprise Standard, Education Plus, and Education Standard Customers  Not available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Education Fundamentals, Frontline, and Nonprofits, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers  Resources  Google Workspace Admin Help: Manage Drive sharing with trust rules Previous Posts: Use Miro within Google Meet for an immersive and collaborative whiteboard experience Better sharing options for appointment schedules Add data loss prevention to Google Chat, now available as an open beta Sync Apple DEP and Google Mobile Device Management servers on demand Allow collaborators to analyze data in Connected Sheets with delegated access Note: We've recently changed how we send these emails. Please let us know if you have any feedback on this change here.  Google Workspace Updates Blog Google Workspace Release Calendar @GoogleWorkspace @GoogleWorkspace Google Cloud Community © 2022 Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 You're receiving this email as you're subscribed to updates from the Google Workspace Updates blog. To change how you receive these emails, update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.