Summary
This release adds a request access flow, so recipients blocked from a protected email or file can ask the owner for access from the block screen and the owner can approve or deny it on a dedicated review page. Google Drive now auto-encrypts files when a classification label enforces it, and its protection settings line up with Gmail and the administration settings. Twelve bug fixes are included.
New Features
Gmail extension
New filter in Sent items showing emails encrypted with PPAD
Email portal
Recipients blocked from a protected email or file can request access from the block screen, with an optional message
Google Drive
Encrypt files on Google Drive to PPAD
Auto-encryption when a classification label enforces it, including enforced watermark, screen shield and expiry settings
Protection settings aligned with Gmail and the administration settings
PPAD filter options
PPAD menu colour updated to match Google Drive's new grey menu
Bug Fixes
Fixed the billing page showing "Unable to load billing summary" because of an API rate limit
Fixed a file attached from Google Drive not being encrypted
Fixed attached files moving to the bottom when the compose window is maximized
Fixed extra three dots appearing in the email thread after replying
Fixed the PWA being unable to download PPAD and original files
Fixed a new encrypted spreadsheet opening to a blank screen
Fixed mobile OTP login failing with "Recaptcha verification failed" on installed mobile apps despite a valid code being received (Deployed separately as a hotfix on 16th October 2026)