What automatic safety settings are applied to flagged minors?

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Automatic Safety Settings Applied to Flagged Minors

Google is implementing new age-verification measures in Singapore, which automatically apply enhanced safety settings for users identified as under 18. These settings are designed to provide a more protected online environment across various Google services without requiring explicit user opt-in. Users flagged as minors will be notified of these changes through email and in-product prompts.
Location and App Access Restrictions

For users identified as minors, features that could expose them to inappropriate content or locations are automatically restricted. The location Timeline feature within Google Maps will be disabled. Additionally, access to applications classified as adult-only on the Google Play store will be blocked.
Enhanced Search and Content Filtering

SafeSearch will be enabled by default for flagged minors, ensuring that search results are filtered to exclude explicit content. This setting aims to provide a safer browsing experience when using Google Search.
Digital Wellbeing Tools Activation

On YouTube, specific digital wellbeing tools will be automatically activated for users under 18. These include features such as reminders to take breaks during viewing sessions and restrictions on the repetitive viewing of certain content categories. These measures extend to platforms like Gemini, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube.

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