Close icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. Overall, Google Drive is fairly secure, but unlike some end-to-end encrypted apps, it has vulnerabilities. SOPA Images / Contributor/Getty Images Google Drive is generally very secure, as Google encrypts your files while they're being transferred and stored. However, Google can undo the encryption with encryption keys, meaning that your files can theoretically be accessed by hackers or government offices. You can make Google Drive more secure by using two-factor authentication and being careful when giving other apps permission to use your Drive.