Gmail is Making It Easier For Businesses To Send Encrypted Emails To Anyone

Google is rolling out a new encryption model for Gmail that allows enterprise users to send encrypted messages without requiring recipients to use custom software or exchange encryption certificates. The feature, launching in beta today, initially supports encrypted emails within the same organization, with plans to expand to all Gmail inboxes 'in the coming weeks' and third-party email providers 'later this year.'

Unlike Gmail's current S/MIME-based encryption, the new system lets users simply toggle 'additional encryption' in the email draft window. Non-Gmail recipients will receive a link to access messages through a guest Google Workspace account, while Gmail users will see automatically decrypted emails in their inbox.

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