With growing concerns about data privacy and security online, it's crucial to understand how well Google Chat (previously Google Hangouts) safeguards your sensitive information . Sure, it’s a great way to communicate with your teachers, students, or team members — but is it really safe? Google states that Google Chat benefits from built-in security to block potential threats, and that your messages and attachments “are stored securely in our world-class data centers” . This is a little worrying — it wouldn’t be the first time a giant corporation has promised my data is protected, just to announce it was breached and stolen some time after. I decided to take an in-depth look at the security and the privacy measures that Google Chat takes , to see just how secure it really is. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know to make an informed decision about whether the benefits of Google Chat outweigh any potential risks. Pro Tip: It's advisable to adopt several prote...