Remove or avoid graphic violence and hateful content from news submissions.
- Remove or avoid graphic violence and hateful content from news submissions1 cited source1 category
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Why this matters
Such content violates Google News policies and harms user trust and platform integrity.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Screen news content for graphic violence or hateful language
- Reject or edit content that violates these standards
- Train contributors on acceptable content guidelines
- Use automated tools to flag problematic content
- Maintain a review log with outcomes for transparency
Watch for
Including prohibited content risks content removal and site penalties.
Definition of done
No published news stories contain graphic violence or hate speech.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.