Google has announced a major update to the “Results about you” tool, making it easier to remove sensitive personal data from the site’s search bar.
With this change, the process of removing data such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses has been simplified. Previously, this tool was hidden within the history settings of Google accounts.
Now, if you want to request the removal of personal information appearing in search results, simply click on the three dots next to the site in question and select the “Remove result” option.
One of the main goals of this update is to combat doxxing, an online attack involving the exposure of personal data. Additionally, Google aims to make it easier to report illegal content and streamline requests for updating outdated results.
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