Official documentation
Data logging (Speech-to-Text, Google Cloud)
Google Cloud, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 17, 2026
- What it is
- Google's documentation for its opt-in data logging program. Under the program, Google may use logged audio and transcripts to improve the service, and customers get discounted pricing in return.
- How much weight it carries
- Official documentation, read in part on 2026-10-17. It states the default and the trade-off clearly, but the linked data usage terms hold the detail and should be read before opting in.
Facts taken from this source
- Google says that only a limited set of authorized Google employees and contractors can access customer data collected under Speech-to-Text data logging, and that Google uses it solely to train and improve its products.
“Only a limited set of authorized Google employees and contractors have access to customer data collected using data logging” (Data privacy and security)
- Google says Cloud Speech-to-Text does not log customer audio or transcripts unless the customer opts into data logging.
“By default, Cloud Speech-to-Text does not log customer audio data or transcripts.” (Introduction to data logging)
Pages that rest on this source
- Dictation for Lawyers: Privilege and ConfidentialityGuide
- Do cloud speech-to-text APIs store your audio?Question
- What does Google's speech to text privacy policy say about your voice?Question
- How to Transcribe Audio to TextGuide
- Speech-to-Text APIs Compared: Price, Accuracy, SpeedGuide
- Voice Data Retention: What Apple, Google and Microsoft KeepGuide
- Transcription Software: How to Choose OneGuide
- Dictation at Work: Enterprise and Government PoliciesGuide
- Does using cloud dictation waive attorney-client privilege?Question
- Is Google Speech-to-Text free?Question
- Is voice to text GDPR compliant?Question
- What should a company dictation policy include?Question