Users under 18 years will soon be able to seek removal of pictures from image search result: Google

Tech giant Google on Wednesday said it will introduce a new policy in the coming weeks that will enable those under 18 years or their parents to request for removal of their images from Google Image search results. Among a number of new measures, Google will also ensure that Location History remains off (without the option to turn it on) for accounts of users aged below 18 years.

“We’re committed to building products that are secure by default, private by design, and that put people in control.

“And, while our policies don’t allow kids under 13 to create a standard Google account, we’ve worked hard to design enriching product experiences specifically for them, teens, and families,” Google said in a blogpost.