Google Prompts Users to Record Face Video for Account Recovery

Google is now surfacing a selfie video sign-in option on its homepage as an optional backup for account recovery. Videos are encrypted by default and can be deleted anytime, with broader data use requiring an explicit opt-in. The feature is unavailable for Workspace, child accounts, and Advanced Protection Program members.

• Enrollment records a short video with head-movement prompts to confirm a real person
• Videos are encrypted at rest and deletable from account settings at any time
• Broader data use for facial recognition requires an explicit opt-in toggle
• Unavailable for Workspace, child accounts, and Advanced Protection Program members