Haven’t checked your old Gmail account in a while? Google may delete it

Google will start deleting accounts that have been dormant for at least two years as part of a new security measure, the company announced on Tuesday.

People will not only lose access to their email but also to content saved in Google WorkSpace, such as Google Docs and Google Photos, it added.

While Tuesday’s announcement is only a forewarning, Google has said that account deletions will begin in December.

The change will only affect personal accounts and not affect accounts for organisations such as schools or corporations.