Google Reportedly Planning To Launch Child-friendly Versions Of YouTube, Chrome

(RTTNews) - Search engine giant Google Inc. (GOOGL, GOOG) is reportedly planning to launch child-friendly versions of its YouTube and Chrome services for children aged 12 and less.

The move is expected to help the internet major hit a new target audience that is protected by strict federal regulations.

According to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or Coppa, online companies that collect information from children below 13 years should get verifiable consent such as signing a consent form from their parents before doing so.

The company is said to be working on methods that allow parents to oversee children's use of Google's services.

GOOG closed down 0.5 percent on Wednesday at $531.32, while GOOGL slid 0.3 percent to $536.97.