What’s changing Google Vault now supports export by Google Drive document IDs. This gives a reliable search for documents where the ID or URL is known, eliminating the previous dependency for searching with collaborators and document content. Going forward, up to 1000 document IDs can be entered in the user interface or API to export targeted files within your domain.
We have also added an additional option to include Shared Drive items, providing additional flexibility. Going forward, Vault admins can pick from three options in the UI or API:
Not Included: This new option can be used to exclude any items in shared drives. Included only if documents shared directly (not due to shared drive membership): Include items that are shared with the account, but only if the account is not a member of the shared drive. (Previously in the UI as: "include items from shared drives" with the toggle OFF)Included: Include items in shared drives. (Previously in the UI as "include items from shared drives" with the toggle ON)Who’s impacted Admins
Why it’s important Vault is an eDiscovery and information governance tool for Google Workspace, which enables customers to retain, hold, search, and export users’ Google Workspace data. These Google Vault enhancements enhance the search and export capabilities for Drive. The new Document ID export provides an additional, direct search vector, enabling legal and IT teams to locate specific files without needing knowledge of the custodian or document's content. Furthermore, the refined shared drive inclusion options offer greater flexibility for organizations managing numerous shared drives, ensuring more precise and efficient data collection for investigations.
Additional details Document ID export is only available for files within your domain. Document IDs are available in export metadata or can be determined from the document URL . The UI and API default for Shared Drive inclusion has remained the same. The old API tags remain supported and mapped to the associated selection. Getting started
Rollout pace Availability Available to Google Workspace
Business PlusEnterprise Standard and PlusEducation Fundamentals, Standard and PlusEnterprise Essentials Plus Frontline Standard and PlusAlso available to customers with the Vault add-on license
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