Google has recently announced a significant update to its “Results about you” tool, making it considerably easier for users to remove their personal information, such as phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses, from search results.
This move addresses growing privacy concerns, as individuals increasingly seek to control their online presence.
Previously, the “Results about you” feature was hidden within Google’s settings, making it difficult for many users to find and utilize, as reported by ZDNet. Now, the search engine giant has streamlined the process through a tutorial video, allowing users to initiate removal requests directly from Google Search.
How to remove personal info from Google Search results?
In a recent social media post, the tech company shared a tutorial video, explaining how users can leverage the new feature.
In its tutorial, the tech giant outlined a few simple steps for users to remove their personal information from search results: Simply search for “Results about you” on Google Search. Use the URL provided in the tutorial. Then, click ‘Get started’ and follow the prompts. Enter the relevant personal information and set notification preferences. Confirm the information, and Google will proactively monitor for matches. Users will receive alerts when their information is found in search results. Review the results and submit removal requests.
