Google Upgrades Safety Tools to Find and Remove More Personal Information
Google is rolling out significant upgrades to its "Results About You" privacy tool, which helps users identify and request removal of their personal information from Google Search results. The updated tool can now detect and address a broader range of personal data appearing in search results.
The expansion reflects growing consumer demand for better control over personal information online and increasing regulatory pressure around data privacy. Google's Results About You tool was initially launched to help users find search results containing their phone numbers, home addresses, and email addresses, and the upgrade extends these capabilities further. The tool represents one of the more practical steps a major tech company has taken to give individuals direct control over their digital footprint.
The expansion reflects growing consumer demand for better control over personal information online and increasing regulatory pressure around data privacy. Google's Results About You tool was initially launched to help users find search results containing their phone numbers, home addresses, and email addresses, and the upgrade extends these capabilities further. The tool represents one of the more practical steps a major tech company has taken to give individuals direct control over their digital footprint.