Most school districts have dozens, sometimes hundreds, of third-party apps connected to staff and student accounts. Some are intentional. Many are forgotten . A few are risky. These apps often have access to: email files contacts calendars even full account data And the reality is, most districts rarely review them. This is one of the easiest ways to reduce risk without buying a single new tool. Why This Matters OAuth-connected apps don’t need passwords; they rely on permissions granted by users. That means: A teacher clicks “Allow” once The app may keep access indefinitely IT may never know it exists Over time, this creates: hidden data exposure unnecessary access to student information increased risk if an app is compromised Cleaning this up is quick, impactful, and often overdue. Step 1: Review OAuth Apps in Google Workspace Navigate to: Admin Console → Security → Access and Data Control → API Controls → App Access Control What You’ll See: A list of third-party apps connected to yo...
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