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You didn't read the article, it's in the subtitle and the article itself... it's also in the domain name (.ac.). These are academic accounts on Google that are
by buro9 3y ago
You didn't read the article, it's in the subtitle and the article itself... it's also in the domain name (.ac.).
These are academic accounts on Google that are granted to students only whilst they are students of the institution. The account is ephemeral and you will lose all data within the account.
Nothing is implying the students used these for personal purposes either, these could be photos of blackboards / whiteboards, photos of handouts, photos of the class, etc. Though it is likely that all photos taken are in the academic account as I doubt anyone is switching the Google Photos account and managing what's on the phone.
- pgeorgi 3y ago> You didn't read the article, it's in the subtitle and the article itself... it's also in the domain name (.ac.). > These are academic accounts on Google that are granted to students only whilst they are students of the institution. The account is ephemeral and you will lose all data within the account. Or more accurately: So far they didn't have to care, now they do, and because they can't filter down accounts more gracefully than "if too large, delete everything" (instead of just photos and drive), they tell people how to reduce the amount of data they store in the Google account. See https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/my-tools/googlechanges.html https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/my-tools/googlechange...
- kristopolous 3y agoThe motivation isn't explained. That assumption isn't laid out