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Introduction to Access Approval
Google Cloud aims to ensure that limits on administrative access are an
integral part of how the products are designed to work. Access Approval
lets you decide if and when Google personnel can access your Customer Data
stored on Google Cloud. When Google personnel require access to Customer Data
to fulfill a contractual obligation, they must submit a detailed approval
request with a valid business justification.
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