GoKawiilRita El Khoury / Android Authority
I’ve been a Google Drive user for well over a decade but have been playing with the idea of de-Googling my life for a while now. I’ve tried several times, but I keep coming back to the company’s apps because they’re so easy to use and work seamlessly together.
I wanted to give it another shot, and I think I’m finally at a point where I’m able to say goodbye to at least some of the biggest Google apps, including Drive, Photos, and Docs. And that’s thanks to Proton Drive, a well-known privacy-focused app that merges the three into one.
While I like the overall experience, there are several drawbacks to Proton’s apps that make it less than an ideal solution for many people. But for those like me who want to ditch Google for security reasons, Proton is hard to beat.
Are you thinking of moving away from Google Drive? 16 votes Yes, for security reasons. 56 % Yes, but for other reasons. 6 % No, I'm staying with Google Drive. 25 % I don't use Google Drive. 13 %
Here’s why I made the switch
Tushar Mehta / Android Authority
Those of you who know Proton can already guess the main reason for the switch — it’s privacy. While Google’s apps are generally safe against bad actors thanks to features like 2FA and the company’s commitment to security, I have one major problem with them: Google doesn’t support end-to-end encryption for consumer accounts.
This means the company can technically see everything in my account if it wants to — all my documents, images, and other files. That includes emails, notes in Keep, and my conversations with Gemini. The older I get, the more I cherish my privacy, and the idea of someone (or something) accessing my personal files with just a few clicks is scary. Furthermore, Google generally has to share data with governments when asked. While I don’t think any government is targeting me, the thought of it happening is frightening to say the least.
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