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Google Streamlines Tool to Remove Personal Info from Search Results

The updated 'Results About You' tool offers proactive monitoring and easier removal requests directly from Google Search.

  • Google has redesigned its 'Results About You' tool to simplify removing personal information like phone numbers, addresses, and emails from Search results.
  • Users can now request removals directly from Google Search by clicking the three dots next to a result and selecting the removal option.
  • The update introduces proactive monitoring, alerting users when new results containing their personal information are found online.
  • A new feature allows users to refresh outdated Search results, prompting Google to recrawl pages and update information more quickly.
  • The tool is currently available in select countries, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, and India, with plans to expand its availability.
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