Google is attempting to facilitate the removal of photographs of themselves from search results for minors.

The business said in a blog post on Wednesday that “we know that kids and teens have to navigate some unique challenges online, especially when a picture of them is unexpectedly available on the internet.”

To put it simply, minors or their guardians may submit a form that includes URLs for images, search query inquiries, and search return pages. Additionally, according to Google’s article, this does not imply that the pictures will be taken down from the internet.

This occurs at a time when digital corporations are being scrutinized more for their impact on children.

In August, the policy was first made public.

See also: 6 strategies to remove personal data from the internet

How to ask Google to take a picture of a child out of its search results

Tech-tips-logo-badge.png files
CNET’s Brett Pearce
Make your inbox better
Learn about CNET insiders.
Our specialists are here to help simplify everything, from iPhones to talking refrigerators.
Include your email address.
By registering, you attest that you are at least 16 years old, consent to receive newsletters and promotional materials, accept our Terms of Use, and understand the data practices outlined in our Privacy Policy. Unsubscribing is possible at any moment.
If you are the minor in the photo or the minor’s parent or legal guardian, you may now request that Google delete any photographs of someone under the age of 18. The picture or photos won’t show up as thumbnails in Google search results or in the photos tab when Google deletes them. Keep in mind that this just removes the picture from Google’s search results, not off the internet. Google suggests that you collaborate with a website to get rid of the picture.

Here’s how:

1. Go to the Google website where you may request that your personal information be removed.

2. A brief selection of choices will appear for you to choose from when describing your request.

Then, next to “The information I want removed is,” tap Google’s search results and on a website. 3. Tap Remove information you see in Google Search. If that’s true, you may also choose Only from Google’s search results.

4. Next, respond if you have gotten in touch with the website owner. You may continue if you respond with “Yes” or “No, I prefer not to.” How can I do it if you say no? Google will provide you with a brief guide on how to get in touch with a webmaster.

5. Select the image of a person who is presently under the age of eighteen and then select whether or not it is explicit on the screen that asks what you want to delete.

6. Enter your personal information, the image’s URL (see how to discover an image’s URL), a link to the search results page, and the search phrases you used to reach the page on the next page. Additionally, you will post screenshots of the pictures. Once finished, press Submit.

Google said that it will process your request using this information.

For further information on protecting your privacy online, see how to remove your Facebook account and manage the information Google retains about you, including your location history.