Google has introduced a new tool called “Results about you” that helps individuals scan search results for personal contact information, such as phone numbers or addresses, and remove them. The tool allows users to input the specific details they want to check for and receive alerts if new results are found.
The tool is not new but was previously unknown to many users. Google assures that it uses the provided contact info only to verify matches on a webpage and does not share or use it for personalization across other products.
Setting up this tool can help make it harder for marketers and data harvesters to find you online, although existing information in databases may still be accessible. The proactive monitoring feature is particularly useful, making it essential to take advantage of this tool.
Additionally, Google’s introduction of the “Results about you” tool comes as a welcome shift towards masking personal information, especially with the rise of malware and phishing attacks driven by cell numbers used for 2FA.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/02/26/why-you-should-google-your-own-name-today