Gmail getting a new 'Confidential Mode' to lock down sensitive messages

[Arthur]

The new 'Confidential Mode' will also prevent the e-mails from being forwarded, copied, downloaded or printed.

 

Gmail's new design will include a 'Confidential Mode'

 

Gmail on the web is getting a big update in the coming weeks with a new design and features, but Google is also introducing a new Confidential Mode. The Verge revealed the new design earlier this week, alongside features like quick reply to emails, the ability to snooze emails until later, and a new sidebar to place calendar appointments side by side with messages. We’ve now learned Google will also introduce “Confidential Mode,” which lets Gmail users stop recipients from forwarding certain emails, or restricts the ability to copy, download, or print them.

 

Google will also let Gmail users require a passcode to open emails, which will be generated via SMS, or set an expiration date on sent emails. The features are very similar to some found in Microsoft’s full Outlook application, and Microsoft is also adding the ability to restrict emails on its Outlook.com service. These features will largely appeal to businesses that want more control over how emails are used by recipients, but they won’t stop people from taking a screenshot or a photo of an email.

 

Google has confirmed its Gmail update is coming soon, and a message to an early access program revealed that it should be available in the coming weeks. Google’s I/O developer conference starts on May 8th this year, and it’s likely that this new Gmail design will be part of the show, alongside some updates to other Google web services.

 

[elsiegee40]

It still won't stop screenshots and snipping tool though. I foresee a lawsuit ober a false sense of security

[Arthur]

The new Gmail is available now (or soon will be)...

 

https://blog.google/products/gmail/stay-composed-heres-quick-rundown-new-gmail/

 

https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/new-security-and-intelligent-features-new-gmail-means-business/

[FN-GM]

The new Gmail is available now (or soon will be)...

 

https://blog.google/products/gmail/stay-composed-heres-quick-rundown-new-gmail/

 

https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/new-security-and-intelligent-features-new-gmail-means-business/

 

Is it controllable via the admin console please?

[Arthur]

Is it controllable via the admin console please?

I think there's an option to turn the new Gmail on or off in the admin console (the quote below is from the second link above).

 

 

The all-new Gmail experience is available for businesses to start using today in the G Suite Early Adopter Program (EAP) and can be turned on in the Admin console.Heads up: you’ll start to see offline support, confidential mode (limited release), Nudging, high-priority notifications and unsubscribe suggestions appear in the coming weeks. Keep up with the latest news on these features in the G Suite Updates blog.

 

Personal Gmail users can opt-in to the new experience, too (Go to Settings in the top right and select “Try the new Gmail.”).

[FN-GM]

Can't see it in mine. Hmm.

[rogerdnixon]

Not here yet either. Someone in the UK GEG said they had it already I think.

[FN-GM]

Ah! Look Here!

 

[PrimaryNetMan]

Just made the change. Looks very nice, confidential mode icon not showing yet though

[FN-GM]

Can't stream WAV files anymore

[rob_coles]

Ah! Look Here!

 

[ATTACH=CONFIG]48669[/ATTACH]

 

Can that be set per user group? Rather have a play on a few users first.

 

Just wondering how that would effect vault.

[PrimaryNetMan]

Can be set at OU level. Just create a sub OU and pop some test users in.

[FN-GM]

Can that be set per user group? Rather have a play on a few users first.

 

Only Per OU

 

 

Just wondering how that would effect vault.

 

It is just a UI change. Vault behaves the same way.

[FN-GM]

Does anyone know when we will get this please?

[Arthur]

Does anyone know when we will get this please?

 

https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2018/05/rules-gmail-confidential-mode.html

 

In April, we introduced the new Gmail, including a feature called confidential mode, which helps you protect sensitive content in your emails by setting expiration dates or revoking access to previously sent messages. This feature is now launching to consumer Gmail users only. As previously announced, it will launch to G Suite users at a later time. As a G Suite admin, you can define rules to handle confidential mode messages sent from consumer users to G Suite users in your domain.

Edited May 10, 2018 by Arthur

[markwilfan]

https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2018/05/rules-gmail-confidential-mode.html

"at a later time" you're welcome.

[enjay]

Has anyone got this in their environment yet? I have it on my personal GMail but not my school one. I have the other new features though.

 

Also, has anyone got it working to non-Google recipients? I tried sending it to my Hotmail account, and all I got when I clicked the link to it was a Google page saying my account didn't have permission to view the page.

[Arthur]

I have it on my personal GMail but not my school one.

See post #15.

 

Stay tuned to the G Suite Updates blog for more information when confidential mode launches to G Suite users.

[enjay]

Sorry, I'd missed that.

[enjay]

Anyone know if/when this is coming to Education?

[rogerdnixon]

Sometime after the general release of the new GMail which is this month. So I'd expect it in the next couple of months. Some policies are already in place to manage the feature.

[enjay]

Has anyone heard any more on this? It isn't even mentioned on their "upcoming G Suite releases" list https://support.google.com/a/table/7539891?visit_id=636772803361330845-1224941848&p=upcomingreleases&rd=1

[Primus]

I've heard early next year.

[enjay]

I've heard early next year.

 

Can you cite that?

 

If that's the timescale, I won't worry about the quote Egress have just given me for a similar system.

[Primus]

Q2 2019 - I'm not going to name to Google employee however they are an EMEA Senior Solutions Engineer.