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Economy|TechnologyChild rights org says Google undermines parental control of child accountsMelissa McKay of the Digital Childhood Institute filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission after her son received an email from Google.

## Google's Parental Supervision Policy Update for Teen Accounts

نBy نضال النعيمJan 15, 20261 min read

Google's Parental Supervision Policy Update for Teen Accounts

A child rights advocacy organization in the United States has expressed concerns regarding Google's policy that permits children to disable parental supervision on their Google accounts upon reaching the age of 13.

According to Google's frequently asked questions, children who reach the minimum age, typically 13 in many countries, can disable parental supervision tools. This includes turning off supervised experiences on YouTube and adding payment methods to Google Pay. As a result, parents will no longer be able to block apps, enable location sharing without the child's consent, or restrict access to payment features.

Parents can use Google's Family Link program to supervise accounts up until the child reaches 13 years of age. However, once this age is reached, the child has the option to terminate this oversight.

Melissa McKay, president of the Digital Childhood Institute, has raised concerns about this policy. In October, she filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), arguing that enabling minors to remove parental oversight constitutes a breach of duty of care. The complaint also alleges that Google's actions may violate the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and a 2014 FTC Consent Decree regarding in-app purchases.

This includes turning off supervised experiences on YouTube and adding payment methods to Google Pay.
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Other parental rights advocates share these concerns, emphasizing the importance of ongoing parental supervision for children's online activities.

Google has faced scrutiny for its handling of data related to minors. A 2025 lawsuit alleged data harvesting from Chromebooks used in public schools, and a 2019 settlement with the New York State Attorney General involved fines for collecting children's data on YouTube.

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As technology use increases among younger demographics, including the use of chatbots like ChatGPT, online safety experts continue to highlight the need for robust safeguards, such as age verification tools.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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