Google said steps would be taken to block ads targeting young adults based on data compiled on their age, gender, and interests.
Action for Privacy Promotion
Google, owned by Alphabet Inc., is set to control ads targeting users under the age of 18. This is a step for teen privacy development. Mount View, a California-based company, is set to take steps to block ads targeting young people based on data compiled about their age, gender, and interests.
Operation of various sites
Facebook Inc.in, Instagram recently announced such a policy against targeting users under 18 years of age. Google said in a blog post that it plans privacy changes on video sites YouTube, Standard Church, Google Assistant, Location History, Google Play Store, and Google Workspace for Education.
Protection of 13 to 17-year-olds
YouTube videos uploaded by YouTube users between the ages of 13 and 17 are naturally personal. An automated privacy system means videos uploaded by young adults can only be viewed by them or by people authorized by them. Uploaders can also change their videos from privacy settings to public viewing. YouTube reminders also provide symmetry to automatically play videos when children use YouTube.
Plan to expand secure search feature
In its search, Google said it is expanding its secure search feature to filter out explicit results for users aged 13 to 18. This feature also applies to Google Assistant on the smart screen. This feature allows you to enter 18 flags in pictures found in Google Search. Google has noted that the company will no longer collect location history for teens.
Apple Online Services
Google recently announced that it would add a new data collection policy page to the Google Play Store, similar to that launched by Apple Inc last year. Apple has been praised for its child safety feature on online services. Apple announced new security measures against improper images and child abuse images on iCloud in its information last week.
Privacy Policy Update
By updating the privacy policy, it is clear that Google and its affiliates YouTube are concerned with teen and child safety. Google has blocked attempts to disrupt children's vulnerability and privacy online.
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