Google to soon introduce end-to-end encryption for Gmail users on web

Google has announced that it is introducing end-to-end encryption to Gmail on the web browser. It said in a blog post that the feature is currently in beta and allows users to send and receive encrypted emails within and outside their domain.

The tech giant said the new feature, which Google refers to as client-side encryption, will ensure sensitive data in the email body and attachments indecipherable to Google servers. It will also allow customers to retain control over the encryption keys and the identity service to access those keys.
“Google Workspace already uses the latest cryptographic standards to encrypt all data at rest and in transit between our facilities.

Client-side encryption helps strengthen the confidentiality of your data while helping to address a broad range of data sovereignty and compliance needs,” the company said in the blog post.