Google Restricts Access to Non-Core Apps for Users Under 18 Starting March 2025
Posted: 2025-02-03 17:09:27 Expiration: 2026-02-14 17:09:27
Effective March 2025, Google restricts access to additional services and non-core apps, such as YouTube and Google Analytics, for users under 18. Access will be restored once they turn 18.
Key takeaways
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Affected apps: View a list of affected apps. Core apps such Google Docs, Sheets, 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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- No. Gemini and NotebookLM are core apps. Individuals with a UW-Madison Google Workspace account will have access to these apps.
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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