Google Workspace for Education provides the UCSB community with a free, ad-free suite of cloud-based productivity tools.

These Google Core Services are fully covered under the University of California’s system-wide contract and include:

 

You also have access to additional Google Workspace Marketplace Apps.  Please note that these third-party applications are not covered under the UC contract.

Key Features and Benefits:

  • Seamless Collaboration: Create, edit, and share in real time across teams using Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and more.

  • Integrated Communication: Connect easily with Gmail, Google Meet, and Chat.

  • Anywhere Access: Fully cloud-hosted with dedicated mobile apps available for iOS and Android.

Security and Compliance:

  • Approved for UC P3 / A3 institutional data

  • Supports compliance with FERPA, COPPA, and GDPR

  • Secured via Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Gmail and Drive, with all data encrypted in transit and at rest

⚠️ Important Data Security Notice
Google Workspace for Education is not acceptable for any institutional data classified as "critical," including certain personally identifiable human subject data. For detailed guidelines on acceptable data use, please visit the Security website

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