Google Makes It Easier to Delete Personal Info From Search Results | Techcrunch
Google is updating its "Results about you" tool to make it easier for users to protect and remove their personal information from Search results. The company says it’s improved the sign-up process and simplified requesting removals directly from Google Search. With this latest update, users can now click the three dots next to a Google Search result to see an updated menu that lets you submit a removal request right away via the “remove this results” option.
- This development underscores the growing need for individual control over personal data online, highlighting the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between users seeking privacy and tech companies seeking to monetize user information.
- How will the availability of this feature impact the broader conversation around digital literacy and media regulation in the era of algorithm-driven search results?