Gemini is Google's AI assistant, available as a consumer chatbot and integrated into Google Workspace. The consumer version has broad data usage policies. Gemini for Google Workspace provides enterprise-grade controls within Google's ecosystem.
Data collection
Consumer: conversations may be stored and reviewed by human reviewers. Gemini for Workspace: operates within your Google Workspace tenant's data boundary.
Training policy
Consumer: Google may use conversations to improve products unless you opt out. Workspace: Google Workspace data not used for training Gemini models.
Enterprise option
Gemini for Google Workspace ($20/user/month add-on) operates within your organization's Workspace environment with existing compliance controls.
Encryption and compliance
Google Cloud infrastructure: AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.2+ in transit. SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP certified.
Data processing agreement
A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is available for enterprise customers.
Our recommendation
Use Gemini for Google Workspace for Tier 2 data if your organization is in the Google ecosystem. Avoid the consumer version for work. Be cautious with Gemini in Gmail and Docs where it may process sensitive content automatically.
Quick facts
| Provider | |
| Category | General AI Assistant |
| Verdict | Enterprise only for work data |
| DPA available | Yes |
| Encryption | Google Cloud infrastructure: AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.2+ in transit. SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP certified. |
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