You must sign in at least once every two years or perform an action like sending an email, downloading an app, or using Drive .
Starting around , Google began implementing a significant policy update regarding inactive accounts that directly affects Google Drive content. 📅 Key Deletion Policy (Starting Dec 2023) 05-dec - Google Drive
Sexually explicit content and non-consensual imagery . You must sign in at least once every
Google now deletes accounts that have been . downloading an app
Malware, phishing, and "spammy" misleading content . Harassment: Bullying, hate speech, and threats .
This includes all files in Google Drive , as well as Gmail messages, Google Photos, and Docs .
Google Drive enforces strict content policies. Files violating these can be restricted or removed :