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The redesigned 'Results About You' feature now includes proactive monitoring, direct removal requests, and outdated result updates.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- A new feature enables users to request a refresh of outdated search results, prompting Google to recrawl web pages to reflect the latest information.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.