Though web apps are certainly convenient, they just don’t have the same level of control over a user’s system as a desktop one. The core issue with Google Docs’ security is that it’s browser-based. In practise however this protection is trivial to remove. In theory, you can protect documents in Google Docs to stop users from sharing, downloading, printing or copying, and add an expiration date to give access for a limited time period. It shouldn’t be used for confidential information, whether that’s content under embargo, an unpublished financial report, board meeting minutes, etc. Google Docs is excellent for collaboration, but it isn’t particularly secure. While its user experience is certainly ready for the enterprise, Google Docs’ security is more questionable. This convenience, however, comes at a cost. It’s used extensively both privately and by businesses, who value the ability for employees to access and edit their documents from anywhere. By this point, most people in the western world have either heard of or used Google Docs.
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