Google will soon require parental consent for teens to manage their accounts after turning 13, reversing its previous policy that allowed them to opt out of parental controls. Kate Charlet, Google’s head of global privacy, stated the update aims to bolster protections until both parents and teens feel ready for independence. The policy change comes after feedback from trust advocates and will take effect globally this week, marking significant industry reform.
Google will soon require parental consent for teens to manage their accounts after turning 13, reversing its previous policy that allowed them to opt out of parental controls. Kate Charlet, Google’s head of global privacy, stated the update aims to bolster protections until both parents and teens feel ready for independence. The policy change comes after feedback from trust advocates and will take effect globally this week, marking significant industry reform.