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Google Security Update (Summer 2021)

Beginning September 13, 2021, Google will release a security update that will change the file-sharing links for files contained in individual and shared Google Drives for links that were created before November 2017. This change only applies to links which give access to non-native files in individual and shared Google Drives. Links for native Google files (e.g., Sheets/Docs/Slides, etc.) will not be impacted.

In preparation for this security update, starting July 26, 2021, Google will notify users who own or manage impacted files via email. This notification will contain a link to a list of the impacted files for that user to review.

If you receive the notification from Google, you should carefully review the files and determine if you need to update any documents, web sites, or other items with the new, more-secure sharing link.

If you do not receive an email notification from Google between July 26 and September 13, no action is required. Google has not provided �鶹��Ƶ with the list of impacted users.

FAQs

What files are affected?

See see your affected files, please navigate to

Only non-native Google files (e.g. Microsoft Word, PDFs, etc.) shared prior to 2017 will be affected by this security update. Google files (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) will NOT be impacted. The email sent by Google will include a link to view a list of impacted files you own or manage in Google Drive (My Drive/Shared Drive).

Non-native Google documents are documents that you have uploaded to your Google Drive. Examples include Microsoft word (.docx), Microsoft Excel (.xlsx), Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx) or Adobe PDF (.pdf).

What steps do I need to take?

You will need to share a new updated link (URLs) for any of your files that still need to be accessible with a link, on websites or posted elsewhere. You can then distribute the new link and/or update reference to the link on any publicly accessible website. We would suggest renaming the old version of the document (or deleting it; your choice). To watch a video on this process, please navigate to

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 ==Google Security Update (Summer 2021)==
-Google is applying a security update in Google Drive to make sharing links more secure. This update will change links (URLs) used for some Drive files shared in 2017 and prior. Individuals may be impacted when trying to view these files on websites (public or internal), or posted elsewhere.
+Beginning September 13, 2021, Google will release a security update that will change the file-sharing links for files contained in individual and shared Google Drives for links that were created before November 2017. This change only applies to links which give access to non-native files in individual and shared Google Drives. Links for native Google files (e.g., Sheets/Docs/Slides, etc.) will not be impacted.
-Starting July 2021, Google will send direct email notifications only to �鶹��Ƶ Google users who own or manage files impacted by this security update. The email will provide instructions on steps to take and will include a link to view a list of impacted files you own or manage in Google Drive (My Drive/Shared Drive).
+In preparation for this security update, starting July 26, 2021, Google will notify users who own or manage impacted files via email. This notification will contain a link to a list of the impacted files for that user to review.
+If you receive the notification from Google, you should carefully review the files and determine if you need to update any documents, web sites, or other items with the new, more-secure sharing link.
+If you do not receive an email notification from Google between July 26 and September 13, no action is required. Google has not provided �鶹��Ƶ with the list of impacted users.
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