Google announced enhanced privacy control tools with new features designed to empower individuals to manage their personal data in Google search results.
Results About You Dashboard And Notifications
In a notable extension of a tool launched last year, Google’s Results about you feature has been significantly enhanced.
This utility allows users to solicit the removal of personal details such as phone numbers, addresses, or emails that might appear in search results.
The updated version notifies users when their contact information crops up on Search and allows them to request its removal swiftly.
Screenshot from Google, August 2023This augmented tool also features a new dashboard that alerts users to the appearance of their contact details in search results, offering an additional layer of reassurance.
Screenshot from Google, August 2023Default Blurring Of Explicit Content For Families
Moreover, Google is rolling out SafeSearch blurring options as an additional layer of protection for families globally.
This automatically obscures explicit imagery, including violent or adult content, in search results.
Screenshot from Google, August 2023Users can turn off this feature unless a school network administrator or guardian controls it.
Google has also streamlined access to parental controls within the Search interface.
