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User Questions Google's Privacy Settings Wording in Gmail Workspace Features

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9mo ago· 1 min readenNews

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A user questions Google's privacy settings wording in Gmail, noting that the toggle for "Smart features in Google Workspace" uses language suggesting agreement even when the feature is turned off. The setting description states that turning it on means agreeing to let Google use Workspace content for personalization across various apps including Gmail, Chat, Meet, and Drive.

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When you turn this setting on, you agree to let Google Workspace use your Workspace content and activity to personalize your experience across Workspace

Smart features in Google Workspace

Workspace includes apps for businesses and schools, such as Gmail, Chat, Meet, Drive, and more

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I can't see what you're talking about. In my account, in the General tab of Gmail settings on the web, under "Manage Workspace smart feature settings", I see a toggle for "Smart features in Google Workspace", followed by this paragraph:

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