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Google Updates Tool to Simplify Removal of Personal Information from Search

The redesigned 'Results About You' feature now includes proactive monitoring, direct removal requests, and outdated result updates.

  • Google has revamped its 'Results About You' tool, initially launched in 2022, to make removing personal information from search results easier and more accessible.
  • The updated tool introduces proactive monitoring, sending users notifications when new personal information appears in search results, allowing for quick action.
  • Users can now directly request the removal of personal details, such as phone numbers and addresses, by clicking the three dots next to a search result and selecting the updated removal options.
  • A new feature enables users to request a refresh of outdated search results, prompting Google to recrawl web pages to reflect the latest information.
  • The tool is currently available in select countries, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, and India, with plans to expand its availability in the future.
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