Google today announced it has updated Google Search to make it easier for users to remove unwanted personal information from the web.
When you click on the three dots next to a result, you’ll see an updated menu that helps you understand what content is eligible for removal, and lets you submit a removal request in fewer clicks. There are three options to select from, including “It shows my personal info,” “I have a legal removal request,” and “It’s outdated and I want to request a refresh.”
The “shows my personal info” option allows users to request the removal of personal information, including phone number, email address, home address, credit card numbers, login credentials, and more. Google will then review the request and possibly remove the result.
The second option is to alert Google to content that violates its product policies, while the third simply refreshes the search results for a page when it has been updated.
Google has a dedicated “Results about you” feature that has also been updated. The tool scans for search results that include information like phone number or address, and provides tools for removing those results.
