Google to Purge Inactive Gmail Accounts

Google has updated its policy for personal accounts to allow a maximum period of inactivity of two years, after which the accounts "may" be deleted, along with all their contents, settings, preferences, and user-saved data. This new policy aims to enhance online security, as inactive accounts often fall prey to account hijacking. The first accounts to reach the new inactivity threshold will be deleted in December 2023, and impacted account holders will receive multiple notifications months before the account deletion happens on the provided recovery emails so that they can take action in time.