Google has introduced new features to empower users to better manage their personal information on Search. The tech company unveiled these updates on Safer Internet Day, aiming to provide users with more control over their digital privacy.
The ‘Results about you’ tool now allows users to request the removal of Search results containing sensitive data such as driver’s license numbers, passport information, Social Security numbers, email addresses, and phone numbers. Users can access this tool through the Google app to monitor and control the visibility of their personal information.
Additionally, Google has streamlined the process for removing non-consensual explicit images from Search. Users can now easily report such images by clicking on the three dots, selecting ‘remove result,’ and indicating that the image displays sexual content involving them. The updated system enables users to submit requests for multiple images simultaneously, simplifying the reporting process.
While removing sensitive information from Search results does not erase it from the internet entirely, these new tools offer users added protection and control over their digital footprint. The updates are currently being rolled out in the U.S., with plans for expansion to other regions in the future.
Source: TechCrunch