I bought a domain 1 year ago. I recently decided to integrate googleapps to it. Turns out it already has an account. Since I don't have the password, I was able to reset the password by verifying the domain ownership. Now I have access to all the account (I am a superuser) and its email from previous owners.
What should I do?
Can I (should I) delete the users and start from scratch?
Notify the previous owner?
What are my resposibilities, legally or otherwise?
Best Answer
Looking at the fact that you bought your domain 1 year ago, and only recently changed your MX records to point to Google servers for Google Apps, I would suggest that you delete all the users in the Google Apps account and start from scratch. I don't think there is a need to contact the owner since it has been over one year ago (and the original owner should have moved by then).
Of course, it doesn't harm to send a polite email to the original owner telling him/her that you are going to delete everything (since it does not belong to you anyway). If there is no reply after a week, its good to respect others' privacy and delete everything and start from scratch again.