Google Announced to Delete Inactive Accounts: What You Need to Know
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Google has recently announced an update to its Inactive Google Account Policy, which will result in the deletion of millions of inactive accounts that have been untouched for at least two years. This move aims to address the security risks associated with abandoned accounts. So, Let’s delve into the details of Google's revised policy and its implications for users.

Google decides to delete any account that has two years of inactivity. See how they decide to go about it.

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I thought they had already done it. I got the notification months ago.

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yes, they did, but the actual pruning starts from december.

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Ah that explains it. Thanks!

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