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Google search data storage and disclosure

Google stores search queries tied to user accounts and discloses data to law enforcement under certain conditions

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Jan 20, 2026
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What differences exist between anonymization policies for authenticated Google services (Gmail, Docs) versus unauthenticated search logs?

Google presents anonymization as a suite of technical and policy controls used across its products, but the company treats data tied to authenticated accounts (Gmail, Docs) differently in practice fro...

Feb 4, 2026

Under what legal conditions does Google disclose user search data to governments?

discloses user search and account data to governments only when presented with legal process that satisfies applicable laws and Google’s internal review — for example, law such as the or judicially‑au...