Google Docs Creates Hidden File Copies Without User Consent or Cleanup
When users upload files to Google Docs, the platform silently creates additional copies that are not clearly visible or reliably deleted afterward. Users are unaware of this data duplication behavior. This raises legitimate data hygiene and privacy concerns for users who assume their storage is under their control.
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