Google Chrome: "Your organization will manage this profile"

You received the following message in Google Chrome:

Your organization will manage this profile.
This account (your.username@maine.edu) is managed by maine.edu
You're adding a managed profile to this browser. Your adminstrator has control over the profile and can access its data. Bookmarks, history, passwords, and other settings can be synced to your account and managed by your administrator.
Keep local browsing data (bookmarks, passwords, history, etc.)

Detailed Information

This message is due to a recent Google Chrome update.

From Google: Chrome New Profile Separation Dialog
Chrome 102 brings better separation between personal and enterprise-managed data. When the user signs into a managed account, they will have the option to either keep existing browsing data separate, or merge it with the managed account. By default, the data is kept separate, so a new profile will be created. Or, if they choose, they can merge the existing profile into the managed account. This prevents inadvertent sharing of personal data with work accounts. The ManagedAccountsSigninRestriction policy can be used to hide the checkbox altogether, allowing admins to force users to create a separate work profile.

Additional Information

Environment

  • Google Chrome
  • Google Workspace

 

Details

Article ID: 138721
Created
Wed 6/15/22 2:13 PM
Modified
Wed 7/26/23 11:16 AM
Applies To
Students
Faculty
Staff