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This document will guide you through scoping your Google Workspace Content Compliance rule to specific users or user groups. 

Configure Compliance Rule (Example)

Navigate to: Gmail Advanced - General Settings

Navigate to: Gmail Advanced - General Settings

Search for Content Compliance

Inbound Rule Configuration

A. Navigating to the Compliance Settings

1. Log in to your Google Admin console with super admin privileges.
2. Proceed to Apps > Google Workspace > Settings for Gmail > Compliance to access the email compliance settings.

 B. Editing or Creating a Rule

1. Identify the inbound rule you wish to adjust or click to create a new one.
2. Click on the rule to edit, then "Show options" to access detailed configurations.
3. Check both Users and Groups to apply the rule to specific individual users and/or user groups.

 C. Setting Up Envelope Filters

1. Choose "Only affect specific envelope recipients."
2. Enter the email address of the user or the group email address in the "Email address" field.

 D. Saving the Rule

1. Ensure your configurations are correct, and click "Save" to implement the rule.
   

Outbound Rule Configuration

A. Navigating to the Compliance Settings

1. Log in to your Google Admin console with super admin privileges.
2. Proceed to Apps > Google Workspace > Settings for Gmail > Compliance to access the email compliance settings.

 B. Editing or Creating a Rule

1. Identify the outbound rule you wish to adjust or click to create a new one.
2. Click on the rule to edit, then "Show options" to access detailed configurations.
3. Check both Users and Groups to apply the rule to specific individual users and/or user groups.

 C. Setting Up Envelope Filters

1. Choose "Only affect specific envelope senders."
2. Enter the email address of the user or the group email address in the "Email address" field.

 D. Saving the Rule

1. Ensure your configurations are correct, and click "Save" to implement the rule.
   

Conclusion and Key Considerations

By carefully following these streamlined instructions, you can effectively scope inbound and outbound Google Workspace content compliance rules to specific users or user groups. This targeted approach enables precise control over the compliance of email content tailored to the needs of your organization. 

It's important to note that if the C. Envelope filter option is left unchecked, the rule will default to apply to all emails within the organization, broadening its scope significantly. This flexibility allows for the creation of both broad and narrowly targeted compliance policies, depending on your organization's requirements.

Implementing these guidelines ensures that your Google Workspace environment adheres to desired compliance standards, enhancing overall email security and governance.