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Google Docs (collaboration platform) exhibits behavioral biometrics (C06), cross-domain sync (C08), and consent bypass (C09) when embedded. 65% Broker risk reflects Google ecosystem data pooling.

13 IOCs observed43 detections44% pre-consent34 sites
70
Vendor Risk Score
Tier: GRAY
Observation Coverage

BLACKOUT observes runtime behavior in the browser. This dossier reflects browser-side execution, which is one of five vendor data-egress classes. Server-to-server transfers, backend integrations, and offline data flows are outside this observation boundary.

BLACKOUT observes runtime behavior and cites the regulations that address that behavior pattern. Legal determinations are the customer's counsel's call.

How This Briefing Works

This dossier opens with key findings, then maps the gap between what Docs Google discloses and what BLACKOUT observed at runtime. From there: what it means for your organization, what to do about it, and the detection evidence underneath. BLACKOUT observes runtime browser behavior and cites the regulations that address each pattern — legal determinations are your counsel's call.

Key Findings

At a Glance

Detections
43

across 34 sites

Pre-Consent Rate
44%

vendor fires before consent

Disclosure Gaps
1

Summary

Briefing

Productivity platform with 65% Broker risk when embedded on websites. Cross-domain sync (C08) means embedded docs/forms feed Google advertising profile.

Customer Impact

What This Means For You

Embedded Google resources = third-party data controller relationship. Visitor data on your site feeds Google advertising business. GDPR requires separate consent for Google data processing; most implementations violate this.

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Risk Channel Breakdown

Oracle
Truth Collapse
15

Distorts attribution data

Broker
Control Collapse
65

Embedded Google Docs/Forms sync visitor data with Google account graph, feeding advertising and analytics ecosystem.

Reaper
Safety Collapse
0

Expands attack surface

Counselor
Legitimacy Collapse
70

70% Counselor risk reflects consent bypass: embedded Google resources load before consent interaction, initiating cross-domain tracking.

BTI Codes

Threat Indicators

Runtime-observed (BTI-C)

BTI-C06
Behavioral Biometrics

Keystroke/mouse tracking

BTI-C08
Cross-Domain Sync

Identity stitching

BTI-C09
Consent Bypass

Ignoring CMP signals

3
BTI Consequences Identified

Per-code narrative explanations of what each detected behavior means for your organization

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Disclosure Gaps

Claims vs. Reality

1
Gaps Observed

BLACKOUT analyzed Docs Google's public claims against observed runtime behavior and identified 1 contradiction.

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Recommended Actions

What To Do

Recommended Actions
6

3 for current users · 3 for evaluators

Negotiation Leverage
3

contractual leverage points

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Ecosystem

Supply Chain & Pairings

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Full supply-chain mapping (loads / loaded-by lists with vendor identities) and the undisclosed-subprocessor list with observation evidence See pricing →

Profile: docs-googleFirst Seen: 2026-01-22Last Updated: 2026-02-28