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Cloud SQL for MySQL enhanced backups gain CMEK support

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Cloud SQL for MySQL now supports customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) for enhanced backups, offering greater control over data protection. This feature allows users to safeguard CMEK-enabled instances using Google Cloud Backup and DR Service. It is now generally available for all users.

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  • Cloud SQL for MySQL

    Customer-managed encryption key (CMEK) support for Cloud SQL enhanced backups is generally available. You can protect your CMEK-enabled Cloud SQL instances using Google Cloud Backup and DR Service. For more information, see Choose your backup option .

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https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#June_22_2026