Google Meet is among the most popular choices when it comes to online meeting and video conferencing tools. Millions of users and businesses rely on it daily to manage a mix of remote and in-office operations. Now, Google Meet is rolling out a new update that will change how meeting recordings are shared and controlled. These changes also require organizations to revisit their privacy settings and administrative preferences before the update takes effect.
Google Meet’s new changes prompt businesses to revisit their privacy settings
In an official statement, Google has confirmed that Google Meet will soon change its default recording settings. As of right now, meeting recordings cannot be downloaded or copied by participants unless the meeting owner allows it. This default setting has helped organizations maintain control over sensitive content without needing to adjust additional settings manually.
However, the new update will reverse this behavior. For all new recordings, downloads will be allowed by default. This means meeting owners must take action if they want to restrict access. To prevent downloads or copying, admins will need to uncheck the “Let users download and copy Meet recordings” option in the Admin console. Further, Google has confirmed that the update will apply only to new recordings, while existing recordings will remain unchanged.
Anyone can now download the recordings, unless restricted
The update also brings another important change. If downloads are restricted, access to Ask Gemini within recordings will also be disabled. The AI-powered feature becomes available only when downloads are allowed. However, these changes are not for all users. They will apply only to specific paid plans, including Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise tiers, and select Education subscriptions. Users on these plans are advised to update their settings before the rollout to avoid unintended access to recordings.
Google says the rollout of these new changes will begin on April 30, 2026. The tech giant has added that the update rollout will be gradual and may take up to 15 days to reach all users. This gives organizations limited time to review their settings and ensure their data policies remain intact before the new default settings take effect.
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