Quick answer: Google offers ways to request removal of eligible personal information from Search results. Removing a result is different from deleting the information on the website that published it.
Watch the original NBC10 discussion
Matt Barnett discussed Google’s personal-information removal options with NBC10. The original segment introduced a policy change; current options and eligibility are described in Google’s help pages below.
Choose the right next step
Review Google’s private-information removal guidance or Results about you for eligible contact details. Keep a record of the affected URLs and your requests.
Where appropriate, contact the website owner about the source content. If a page has already changed but Search still shows old information, Google also provides a refresh process.
Frequently asked questions
Does removing a Google result delete the information from the internet?
No. The source page can remain online and may still appear through other routes. Where appropriate, ask the site owner to remove the underlying content.
Will Google approve every personal-information removal request?
No. Google reviews requests under its policies. Use its official help pages to check eligibility and submit the appropriate request.
