Google makes it easier to remove personal info

This information is from an article written by Rich DeMuro on Aug 28, 2023

https://wreg.com/news/nation-and-world/google-makes-it-easier-to-remove-personal-info/?utm_source=wreg_app&utm_medium=social&utm_content=share-link

I have personally done this, and it works, so I wanted to share it with others. You are welcome to go to the link above or read it below (without the advertisements!)

Once you sign up for the free service, Google will monitor the internet for mentions of your name, address, email, and phone number. It will alert you when a new page pops up with your information.

Then, in just one click, you can request to have the web page removed from Google’s search results.

Keep in mind, while Google can remove the link from its search results, it “can’t take it off the internet entirely,” explained Sullivan. (I have received a few denials but have received more approvals.)

To fully delete the information, you’ll need to reach out to individual sites hosting your details and submit removal requests.

Also, there’s no guarantee that Google will approve your takedown request.

Still, this is a great way to help you regain some control over your digital footprint.

To sign up for Results About You:

• Open the Google app on your phone (iOS or Android)

• Tap your profile icon in the upper right corner

• Select “Results About You”

• Follow the steps to input the personal information you would like Google to keep an eye out for. Once it finds your info online, it will put the results into a section called “Results to review.”

Keep in mind, it may take a few days for changes and removal requests to take effect.

This is just one way to get rid of some of your personal information online and remember that if the data is coming from a public source – like a government database – it can easily pop up again on a different site.