Secure Your Digital Life: Master Google's New Privacy Controls

Secure Your Digital Life: Master Google's New Privacy Controls. 

Google's revamped "Results about you" feature now offers proactive monitoring and a more intuitive interface, empowering users to efficiently manage their personal information in search results.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

March 4, 2025

Are you ready to take control of your online privacy with Google's latest updates? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Remove Your Personal Information from Google.

The "Results about you" feature has been significantly enhanced, introducing proactive monitoring and a streamlined process for removing personal information.

Google has transformed its "Results about you" feature from a reactive tool to a proactive privacy guardian. 

This update provides users with greater control over their digital footprint, making it easier than ever to manage personal information in Google Search results. 

The new features, including proactive monitoring and streamlined removal requests, are designed to enhance user experience and privacy.

Here's how to do it.

Access the "Results About You" Dashboard:

1. Open your Google account in a web browser, www.google.com.
2. Search for "results about you" in Google Search.
3. Click on the link to access the dashboard.
4. New: You can now input multiple forms of personal information like addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses into the dashboard.

fig. 1 - Google Personal Info Removal Tool

Enable Proactive Monitoring:

1. Within the dashboard, locate the monitoring settings.
2. Enable the option for proactive monitoring.
3. Enter your name, address and emails.
4. New: Google now automatically scans search results for your personal information and notifies you when new results appear.

fig. 2 - Google Monitors For Your Personal Information

Receive Notifications:

1. Ensure your notification settings are enabled to receive alerts via email or push notifications when new results containing your personal information are found.
2. New: Google sends out alerts automatically.

Initiate Removal Directly from Search Results:

1. When you find a search result containing your personal information, click the three vertical dots next to the result.
2. Select "Remove result" from the dropdown menu.
3. New: This direct removal option eliminates the need to navigate to a separate page.

Provide Context for Removal:

1. Explain why the information is sensitive or harmful in the provided text box.
2. Submit your removal request.

Monitor Removal Requests:

1. Use the "Results about you" dashboard to track the status of your removal requests.
2. You can see which requests are pending, approved, or denied.

Request Outdated Search Result Updates:

1. If you know a webpage has been edited or removed, but the Google search result has not been updated, you can request an update.
2. New: Users can now more easily request Google to update its search results.

Whether you're concerned about doxing, protecting your children's privacy, or simply managing your online reputation, these new features provide valuable tools.

Google's updated "Results about you" feature represents a significant leap forward in online privacy. 

The proactive monitoring and streamlined removal process empower users to take control of their personal information more effectively than ever before. 

By following these step-by-step instructions, you can leverage the new features to protect your digital footprint.

Have you tried the new proactive monitoring feature? 

Share your experiences and tips in the comments below! 

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