Google employees frequently labeled emails as “privileged and confidential” and used “off the record” chat messages, even after being told to preserve communications for legal investigations, according to the Justice Department in an antitrust trial. The DOJ argues that this could backfire if the court believes Google intentionally destroyed evidence. Several former Google employees admitted to using off-the-record chats for sensitive conversations. The DOJ highlighted Google’s “Communicate with Care” training, instructing employees to be cautious in written communications, suggesting that Google was aware of the potential legal risks. Google denied wrongdoing, stating it has preserved and produced relevant documents.
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