Stay safe! Now, order Google Search to remove your phone number, address
Google has all the information about you! In the worst case scenario, it can lead to identity theft. But you can ask Google to remove your personally identifiable information like phone number and address from search results. So, know how to remove phone number from Google search and address too.
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HT TECH
Updated on:
Apr 29 2022, 14:14 IST
Google has a policy that allows users to request removal of sensitive information such as bank accounts or credit card numbers from Google Search results. (Pixabay)
1/6 Google has a policy that allows users to request removal of sensitive information such as bank accounts or credit card numbers from Google Search results. (Pixabay)
Now, with the expansion of the policy, you can ask Google Search to remove your phone number, email address, and residential address from Google Search results. To request removal for a legal reason, use the 'legal troubleshooter form'. (Pixabay)
2/6 Now, with the expansion of the policy, you can ask Google Search to remove your phone number, email address, and residential address from Google Search results. To request removal for a legal reason, use the 'legal troubleshooter form'. (Pixabay)
Google mentioned in a blog post that when the company receives the information removal request, it will ensure to evaluate all content on the web page to check that other useful information is not affected. (Pixabay)
3/6 Google mentioned in a blog post that when the company receives the information removal request, it will ensure to evaluate all content on the web page to check that other useful information is not affected. (Pixabay)
Google will also evaluate the availability of the content on the other government websites or official sources. If that's the case, the removal of the content will not be possible. (Pixabay)
4/6 Google will also evaluate the availability of the content on the other government websites or official sources. If that's the case, the removal of the content will not be possible. (Pixabay)
Well, you need to note that removing sensitive information from Google Search doesn't imply eliminating the content from the internet. (Pixabay)
5/6 Well, you need to note that removing sensitive information from Google Search doesn't imply eliminating the content from the internet. (Pixabay)
Not just this, there is another Google rule that allows users under the age of 18 to remove their images from Google Search results. (Pixabay)
6/6 Not just this, there is another Google rule that allows users under the age of 18 to remove their images from Google Search results. (Pixabay)
First Published Date: 29 Apr, 14:14 IST