Google: Segregate sexually explicit content on Google Play #android

The Issue

Google Play store makes sexually explicit content freely accessible to everyone, including children!

There are more than 44 million people in India who have access to Google play which lets them download digital content including books, music and videos.

Children are encouraged to explore a variety of adult games. This is because these games are conveniently placed on the same list which features apps like ‘Chotta Bheem’ or ‘Ninja Jump’!

Google Play as a platform caters to all age groups and does not differentiate between users or content. 6 to 106 year olds may be flicking through the same list of content categorized as ‘games’, ‘live wallpaper’ and others.

Google’s own policies state that they don’t allow content that contains nudity, graphic sex acts or sexually explicit material - but the content is still accessible to everyone!

Google should behave like a responsible company and segregate ‘adult’ content from normal apps.

Sign this petition and tell Google to immediately respond to its ‘showcase policy’ or at least segregate all adult apps under a clear ‘Adult’ category.

The adult content should be made accessible with age verification conditions and a disclaimer.

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The Issue

Google Play store makes sexually explicit content freely accessible to everyone, including children!

There are more than 44 million people in India who have access to Google play which lets them download digital content including books, music and videos.

Children are encouraged to explore a variety of adult games. This is because these games are conveniently placed on the same list which features apps like ‘Chotta Bheem’ or ‘Ninja Jump’!

Google Play as a platform caters to all age groups and does not differentiate between users or content. 6 to 106 year olds may be flicking through the same list of content categorized as ‘games’, ‘live wallpaper’ and others.

Google’s own policies state that they don’t allow content that contains nudity, graphic sex acts or sexually explicit material - but the content is still accessible to everyone!

Google should behave like a responsible company and segregate ‘adult’ content from normal apps.

Sign this petition and tell Google to immediately respond to its ‘showcase policy’ or at least segregate all adult apps under a clear ‘Adult’ category.

The adult content should be made accessible with age verification conditions and a disclaimer.

avatar of the starter
Centre For Social ResearchPetition Starter

The Decision Makers

Google
Google
Eric Schmidt
Eric Schmidt
Global CEO, Google
Rajan Anandan
Rajan Anandan
Managing Director Google India

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