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Updated “Results about you” will launch in the U.S. in the coming days.
Google has announced an update to its Results about you tool, adding the ability to track and request removal of personal data from search results. This includes passports, driver’s licenses, Social Security numbers, and other documents. The feature will begin rolling out in the United States within days.
According to the company, more than 10 million people have already used the tool to monitor how their sensitive information — including phone numbers and home addresses — appears online. Users can now also find and submit removal requests for search results containing data from government-issued ID documents. “Today we’re expanding this tool to give you even more peace of mind,” said Google product manager Phoebe Wong.
To use the feature, users need to open the Results about you hub in the Google app through the account menu or via a direct link. New users can tap “Get started,” add contact information for monitoring, and then enter their government ID numbers.
Existing users can simply add ID numbers to their current profile. Once verified, the system will automatically monitor search results and send alerts if relevant information is detected. The feature will launch first in the U.S., with plans to expand to other regions later.
Google says the service uses strict security protocols and advanced encryption to protect data and prevent misuse. However, removing information from Google Search does not mean it disappears from the internet entirely. The company is also integrating an AI agent called Auto Browse, powered by Gemini, into the Chrome browser. It can perform actions on websites on a user’s behalf — such as booking tickets or filling out forms — but requires final human confirmation for purchases.
