Does Folgo have access to all the data within Google Drive?

Yes, Folgo requires full access to your Google Drive data. While Google offers different authorization scopes for apps, the extensive functionalities that Folgo provides necessitate full access.

Why Full Access Is Necessary?

Folgo requires full access to your Google Drive to deliver its comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance your data management and security, like auditing your files and permissions, removing unwanted access, copying and moving files to shared drives, and transferring ownership of documents. To perform these tasks effectively across your entire Google Drive, Folgo needs the ability to access all your files and their associated metadata.

Google takes this very seriously and imposes stringent security protocols for applications requesting such permissions. Folgo has undergone rigorous security assessments to ensure compliance with Google's highest security standards. This means that while we have the necessary access to perform our functions, we do so without compromising the security of your Google Drive.

Security Measures and Compliance

We understand that granting full access raises concerns about data security. Here's how we address these concerns:

Third-Party Security Audit (CASA)

Cloud Application Security Assessment: Folgo has undergone a rigorous audit by a third-party security assessor selected by Google, known as the Cloud Application Security Assessment (CASA).
Highest Tier Certification: We have successfully passed Tier 3, the highest level of this assessment.
Annual Validation: This audit is reviewed every year. You can request our latest Letter of Assessment by reaching out to our support team at support@folgo.app

Google Workspace Recognition

Recomended for Google Workspace: Folgo is featured in the "Recommended for Google Workspace" section of the Google Workspace Marketplace, reflecting our commitment to security and compliance.

Data Processing Within Your Google Environment

Folgo doesn't use any external data storage when processing your data.

Data Residency: All your data remains within your Google environment. Folgo does not store your file content or metadata on any external servers.
User-Owned Results: The audit results and reports are provided in a Google Sheet that belongs to you, ensuring you maintain full control over your data.

You can find out more about Folgo's access and storage information on our privacy policy.

Appropriate access, limited use & secure data handling

Our App's use of information received, and App's transfer of information to any other app received from Google APIs will adhere to Google API User Data Policy, including the Limited Use Requirements.

Appropriate Access: Our application requests only the necessary permissions appropriate for its functionality.
Limited Use: We use the data collected solely to provide or enhance the main features you interact with in the app.
Secure Data Handling: By passing an annual security assessment and obtain a Letter of Assessment from a Google-designated third party, we demonstrate that we adhere to those security practices.

Conclusion

While Folgo requires full access to deliver its robust features, we prioritise your data security and privacy. Our compliance with Google's stringent security standards and our transparent data processing methods ensure that your information remains secure and under your control.

If you have any further questions or require additional documentation, please contact our support team at support@folgo.app