MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., February 10, 2026 — Over 10 million people are already using a tool to manage their digital footprint, and today that tool gained significant power. Individuals can now request the removal of search results containing sensitive personal information like driver’s licenses, passports, and Social Security numbers.
Taking Control of Your Online Identity
A new expansion of a popular tool empowers users to request removal of sensitive information from search results.
- More than 10 million individuals have already utilized the “Results about you” tool.
- The tool now supports requests to remove government-issued identification numbers from search.
- Google employs robust security measures to protect user-submitted data.
Worried about your personal information floating around the internet? You’re not alone. The expanded “Results about you” tool aims to give people more control over what appears when they search for themselves, offering a layer of protection against potential identity theft and privacy violations. This tool allows users to find and request the removal of search results containing information like your driver’s license, passport, or Social Security number.
How to Get Started
Accessing and utilizing the tool is a straightforward process. First, navigate to the Results about you hub. This can be done directly through the Google app by selecting “Results about you” from your Google account profile, or by visiting goo.gle/resultsaboutyou.
If this is your first time using the feature, click “Get started” and input the contact information you wish to monitor. You will then be prompted to add your government ID numbers. Existing users can simply add their ID numbers to the existing monitored information.
Quick fact: Google’s security protocols and advanced encryption are designed to prevent misuse and safeguard your privacy when using the “Results about you” tool.
The tool leverages Google’s rigorous security protocols and advanced encryption to ensure the safety of your sensitive data.
