“Even More Peace of Mind”: Google Now Allows Users to Delete Personal Info From Search
- A recent feature introduced by Google now allows users to detect if new search results from the web contain their information
- Users can also ask for certain information they do not want shared to be removed online
- In addition, the feature makes it easy to find parental controls directly in Google Search
To assist users in maintaining control over their personal data, privacy, and online safety, Google has released new tools that detect web results containing users' information.
Additionally, Google is making it simple to access parental controls directly from Search.
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Users can do this by typing the proper query, such as "Google parental controls" or "Google family link," and a box with instructions on changing parental controls will appear.
While these tools are initially only accessible in the United States and English, Google stated that it is trying to expand their availability to additional languages and other nations worldwide.
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New feature makes it easy to find parental control
In a blog post unveiling the feature, Google's vice president Danielle Romain stated that the company would roll out a new dashboard to let users know if web results with their contact information are showing up on Search in the coming days.
“Then, using the tool, you can simply ask Google to remove certain results. To give you even more peace of mind, we will also let you know when new search results from the web that contain your contact information appear in Search.”
Romain added that the company is also making it easier to find parental controls directly in Search through relevant queries like ‘google parental controls’ or ‘Google family link' that would show a box with information on how to manage parental controls.
Users can access this tool in the Google app by clicking on their Google account photo and selecting 'Results about you' or by visiting the ‘Results about you’, the VP added.
How to submit removal request to Google
You can ask for the removal of personal information if you Googled yourself and found it in a search result by selecting the three dots next to the item. You will then be directed to Google's new removal tool, where you will be prompted with questions on the nature of the information being shared.
The request is then filed and examined. By selecting the "Results about you" dropdown menu option from the "Account settings" button at the top right, you may also access the main Google app for iPhone or Android.
Can offending websites be deactivated
However, the business emphasises that it lacks the authority to deactivate the website where the information truly resides.
Any content Google removes from its results may still be available online since Google Search displays information gathered from websites all over the internet. It might be accessible via social media or other search engines. In that instance, Google advises contacting the offending website and asking it to remove the harmful content.
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Source: Legit.ng
