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Here's How To Get Alerts When Your Personal Info Shows Up In Google Search
Oct 29, 2023 Chase Dibenedetto News Source in_mashable 36 hits
Have you ever Googled yourself and been surprised by the old social media images, usernames, and other dusty internet relics it unearths? Maybe the results are a bit more specific, like a former address or even a phone number. No one wants their personal contact information online for all to see without their knowledge — fortunately, Google can now help with that. In August, that alerts users when their personal contact information appears in a Google Search query. "Results About You" not only lets users see when and where their contact information populates on the search engine but also offers the option to remove the page from Google's results. As Mashable reporter Amanda Yeo noted at the time of its announcement, Results About You is also particularly helpful for those who have been, or are at risk of, being doxxed. Paired with Google's other privacy settings and , users can take more control of their digital footprint — at least, Google's capturing of it. Here's how to use it. Only individuals with Google accounts can turn on this alert, so make sure you've created or signed in to your Google account. While Google doesn't have the ability to remove any information or images from non-Google sites, it can help users get personal contact information results removed from Google Search pages. There are two ways to request that Google remove personal information from search results: Google reviews each request according to its for removal. The status of a request can be viewed on the Results About You page, as well as an option to undo removals. For additional information on Google's privacy and personal information controls, visit .
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