Is Google Gemini Safe? Security Review
3/5
Overall Safety Score
★
★
★
★
★
Verdict: Gemini benefits from Google's security infrastructure but adds AI conversation data to Google's already massive user profile. Conversations are reviewed by humans and used for training. The Google account integration amplifies privacy concerns.
Google Gemini (formerly Bard) is Google's AI assistant integrated across its ecosystem. Conversations are used to improve Google's AI and are tied to your Google account, adding them to an already extensive data profile.
Security Ratings Breakdown
| Category | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | 4/5 | |
| Privacy | 2/5 | |
| Track Record | 3/5 |
Security Features
- Google account security (2FA, passkeys)
- Google's enterprise security infrastructure
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Activity controls and deletion options
Privacy Concerns
- Conversations tied to your Google account, enriching an already extensive profile
- Human reviewers analyze conversations for quality improvement
- Conversations retained for up to 3 years by default
- Data may be used across Google's advertising ecosystem
- Integration with Google services shares context broadly
Past Security Incidents
- No Gemini-specific breaches as of 2025
- February 2024 controversy over image generation producing historically inaccurate and biased outputs
- Google's broader privacy track record applies
How to Stay Safe Using Google Gemini
- Review Gemini activity settings and set auto-delete
- Don't share sensitive information in conversations
- Turn off Gemini activity if you don't want conversations saved
- Use a separate Google account for AI interactions if desired
Safer Alternatives
- ChatGPT (separate from your Google ecosystem)
- Claude (privacy-focused alternative)
Last updated: February 10, 2026