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Vendor Privacy Scorecard · Google

Google Gemini: is it safe for client information?

AI built into Gmail, Docs and Drive, plus the Gemini app. Workspace business accounts and personal Google accounts follow very different rules.

Depends on plan and settings

Bottom line

Strong on Google Workspace business plans. The personal Gemini app may keep conversations and allow human review, so keep client information out of it.

Does it train on your data? By plan

  • Gemini app (personal Google account): Trains by default

    Activity can be used to improve Google products and may be read by human reviewers unless turned off.

  • Gemini in Google Workspace (business): No training

    Not used for training and not reviewed by humans outside your organization.

What an auditor will ask

Trains AI on your data? Depends on plan
Workspace business accounts do not train. Personal accounts can.
Retention you can control? Yes
Workspace: follows your organization's Vault and retention settings.
Signs a HIPAA BAA? Depends on plan
Gemini for Workspace is covered under Google's Workspace BAA. The personal Gemini app is not.
Staff may read your content? Depends on plan
Personal accounts may have human review. Workspace business accounts do not.

Security certifications

  • SOC 2 Type II
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • ISO/IEC 27701
  • ISO/IEC 42001

Set it up the safe way

  1. Use Gemini only through your Google Workspace business account.
  2. Sign Google's Workspace BAA in the Admin console if you handle health information.
  3. Ban personal Gemini accounts for work in your Staff AI Acceptable Use Policy.
  4. Record who approved Gemini and the date.

Google trust centerBusiness privacy terms

Summarized from Google's published terms, last checked 10/1/2026. Vendors change terms. Confirm every point against the agreement you actually signed. This is not legal advice.

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