You can now ask Google to remove phone numbers from search results
Google has long accepted requests to remove some personal information from search results, but now that option should be considerably more useful. Google has
the policy to let you ask for the removal of contact info like phone numbers, email addresses and physical addresses. You can also have Google remove login credentials if they pop up in queries., as well as conspicuous fraud targets like bank and credit card details. Google will still review requests to be sure they're honest — it won't scrub references that are a matter of public record, for instance. A politician couldn't simply ask to have their office phone number removed.
The expansion follows other recent efforts to curb the spread of sensitive info. As of last year, Google users under 18 canfrom image searches. However, this might be one of the more important developments. While the widened policy isn't guaranteed to protect your privacy, it could thwart doxxers, harassers and stalkers who are counting on a quick Google search to reach their targets.
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