To move forward with the process, applicants need to submit the URLs of the images in question and the URLs of search terms that surface those images. Anyone can make this request, though Google does note that it will make exceptions in cases of “ compelling public interest or newsworthiness” and in those cases will not remove the content. This request can be made by the individual in those images or their parent/legal guardian. Live now on Google’s support site, the removal request allows for the removal of images of minors. Announced in August as an added privacy measure, Google is now rolling out the ability for parents/legal guardians to request the removal of images of their child (minors under 18) from Google Search.
