Google Makes It Easier to Remove Personal Information from Search Results

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Google has made some updates to its ‘Results about you’ tool, making it easier to remove personal information from search results. The tool now has a redesigned hub that helps users manage removal requests more efficiently.

After signing up, users will receive alerts when Google detects personal details, like phone numbers or addresses, in search results. These details are then added to the hub for review.

The new setup also lets users request removals directly from the search page. By clicking the three dots next to a result containing personal information, they can easily see which content is eligible for removal.

From there, users can remove it with just a few clicks.

Additionally, if outdated personal information still appears after a removal request, users can now ask Google to update the search results.

The process is as simple as clicking the three dots again and requesting a refresh. Google will recrawl the page and update the results with the latest information.

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Mark is the kind of person who gets way too excited about new software updates and can’t resist taking apart gadgets—just to see if they can put them back together. With years of experience in tech journalism and a love for all things digital, Mark writes about the stories behind the screens, from game-changing innovations to the everyday tech that keeps life running smoothly. Outside of work, they’re the go-to “tech support” for friends and family, whether it’s fixing a printer that won’t cooperate or explaining why Grandma’s laptop keeps showing pop-ups. When Mark isn’t glued to their screen, they’re probably building their dream PC, rewatching sci-fi movies for the hundredth time, or testing a gadget that promises to “change everything.” Spoiler: they’ll let you know if it actually does.