Security and privacy when using Google

Several proactive steps you can take to help maximize security and privacy when using Google are:

  • Enable two-step verification

  • Protect your CruzID Blue password 
    • Don’t reveal it to anyone 
    • Don’t re-use it for other accounts

  • Keep restricted data out of Google, or encrypt it first 

  • Limit sharing of Google Docs to only those who need access, including who can edit vs. view docs

  • Review your sharing settings in Google calendar 

  • Report spam and phishing to Google 

  • Use Google’s “Account Activity” features to help make sure no one else is using your account 

  • Sign out of your Google account when you are not using it