How to remove personal information from Google Search

Google recently announced a game-changing update to its "Results about you" tool, making it significantly easier for users to remove their personal information, such as phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses, from search results.

This move comes as privacy concerns continue to rise, with individuals increasingly seeking control over their online presence.

Previously, the "Results about you" feature was buried within Google's settings, making it difficult for many users to find and utilise.

Now, the search engine giant has streamlined the process in a tutorial video, allowing users to initiate removal requests directly from Google Search.

How to remove personal info from Google Search results?

In a recent post on social media, the tech shared a tutorial video, explaining how users can use the new feature.

In its tutorial, the tech giant revealed a few simple steps for users to remove their personal information from search results.

Simply search for "Results about you" on Google Search. Use the URL mentioned in the tutorial.

(1) Then, click 'Get started' and follow the prompts.
(2) Enter the relevant personal information and set notification preferences.
(3) Confirm the information and Google will proactively monitor for matches. Users will receive alerts when their information is found in search results.
(4) Review the results and make requests to remove them.

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