It has been possible to remove personal data from Google search results for quite some time now. However, the possibility of removing the phone number and address from searches is still recent. Therefore, it is an excellent tool for anyone who has had their data leaked on the internet or is looking for some kind of privacy in the digital world.
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Basically, the company has been going through a process of changing policies that include users' personal information on its platform. As a result, some rules regarding the availability of personal data, such as telephone numbers, email, address, etc., have been changed.
Previously, only economic and financial data, as they were considered sensitive, could be removed. Soon, the identity number, credit card and CPF were easily hidden. However, with the advancement of scams and exposure of social networks, other elements can also be used to harm and expose someone.
In this way, Google intends to facilitate the removal of information from people who have had their data leaked on a website or application. After all, this is an issue that can endanger the mental and physical health of individuals.
In addition, there was also a change in the way the platform's algorithm works. Now, to ensure more security for its users, people under 18 years of age can request the renewal of their photos in the image results.
First of all, to remove this information from searches, it is necessary to go through a detailed analysis process on the platform. In doing so, Google seeks to ensure that requests are honest and do not remove any references from the public record. Therefore, public persons such as politicians cannot request that information found in the Chamber of Deputies office be removed.
But it's also important to remember that the requests only apply to Google itself. Thus, they can still be found in other search engines, such as Yahoo and Bing.
