Understanding. Developing.
Empowering. Partnering.
Towards a better, safer internet.
Responding to the global call for a safer, more trusted internet, we've launched the Google Safety Engineering Center.
Led by an experienced team of engineers in Munich, Germany, the Google Safety Engineering Center is the global hub for Google’s Internet safety work. By understanding the problem, developing solutions, partnering with others, and empowering users everywhere, we can build a better, safer Internet for all.
Understanding
We listen to users around the world to understand their concerns about online security.
Developing
We give our team of engineers the space, inspiration, and support to develop the next-generation solutions the internet needs.
Empowering
We listen to users around the world to understand their concerns about online security.
Partnering
We listen to users around the world to understand their concerns about online security.
People behind the Google Safety Engineering Center
We listen to users around the world to understand their concerns about online security.
Director of engineering
Stephan Micklitz
“Germany is where the debate on protecting personal data in many ways began. In 2009, Google moved a significant part of its online security and data privacy work to Munich. Now, it’s extending its commitment to Germany and Internet safety with the Google Safety Engineering Center.”
Software Engineer
Carmela Acevedo
“Users should be able to understand as much about online privacy and security as they want to, while always being sure that they are safe.”
Engineering Manager
Jan-Philipp Weber
“Privacy and security are essential and highly personal; and both should be effortless to achieve.”
Interaction Designer
Anneke Glasius
“Users need to be able to make informed decisions with regard to their data. Intuitive design solutions help them to tackle those complicated topics.”
Director of Engineering
Jochen Eisinger
“We want users to be in control of their online privacy and security without them having to worry about it. Users want to browse the Internet, and we need to provide them with safe and reasonable defaults settings when they do so.”