Google is giving users more options to remove their personally identifiable information from search results. If you don’t want your phone number, email account, or home address listed in Google Search results, you can now put in a request to remove them.
I highly recommend having Google remove your personal phone numbers (Home, Mobile, etc). This can help reduce Spam phone calls that you are getting.
How does the phone number removal process work?
Google will evaluate removal requests to ensure it is not limiting the availability of helpful information. It will also not remove contact information that’s part of public records on government websites or official sources.
It’s important to note that removing your contact information from Google Search is not the ultimate solution to not having it out there on the internet. The said information will still be accessible through other search engines.
The best way to keep your information private is to reach out to websites that host it directly.
You can head here (support.google.com/websearch/answer/9673730) to submit a removal request for your personal information from Google. The company says it typically processes requests within a few days.
