Google to Restrict Access to Non-Core Apps for Users Under 18 Starting March 2025
Posted: 2025-02-03 16:09:27 Expiration: 2026-02-14 16:09:27
Starting March 2025, Google will restrict access to additional services (non-core apps such as YouTube and Google Analytics) for users under 18. Access is restored once they turn 18. Affected users have received targeted communication in preparation for this change.
This change will affect fewer than 300 UW-Madison Google Workspace accounts.
Key takeaways
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Affected apps: View a list of affected apps. Core apps like Google Docs and Slides will not be impacted.
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Affected users: Individuals under 18 years of age.
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Service accounts: Service accounts will not be affected.
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Data deletion: Data owned by affected users will be deleted 30 days after they lose access to non-core apps.
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Data export: Google recommends using Takeout to export needed data. The UW-Madison Google Workspace team cannot transfer ownership or migrate data on behalf of users.
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Limited support: Support for non-core apps is limited.
Questions and Answers
- Will users under 18 lose access to Gemini?
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- Yes. UW-Madison Google Workspace accounts have access to the free version of Gemini and it is considered a non-core app.
2. Will YouTube videos embedded in Canvas be affected?
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- No. Embedded YouTube videos will continue to be accessible in Canvas. However, affected users will not have the option to respond to the videos (ex: comment, like) on the YouTube website.
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