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Doug’s Pointer

Doug, our IT Training Specialist, creates easy to navigate SharePoint Trainings
on various topics. All trainings can be found on the SharePoint Training site.

Find and remove personal information from

Google Search results

Doxxing of city government & safety employees involves the public release of your personal information, often without
consent, which can lead to harassment or threats. This practice raises serious concerns about privacy and safety,
especially when it targets individuals in sensitive roles. Did you know you can request the removal of various types of
personal information from Google Search results. Here are some of the key types of information you can remove using
Google's "Results About You" tool:

Personal Contact Information
Home Address
Phone Number
Email Address

Sensitive Personal Information
Confidential Government Identification Numbers (Social Security, Tax ID)
Bank Account or Credit Card Numbers
Images of Handwritten Signatures or ID Documents
Highly Personal, Restricted, and Official Records (Medical Records)
Confidential Login Credentials

Doxxing Content
Information Shared Maliciously (Address, Phone Number, Email)

Outdated Content
Old Search Results: You can request Google to recrawl websites to update or remove outdated information.

Less Obvious Personal Information
Old Social Media Profiles: Even if you no longer use certain social media
accounts, old profiles can still appear in search results.
Forum Posts and Comments: Posts and comments on public forums or
discussion boards can reveal personal details or opinions that you might want
to keep private.
Genealogy Websites: Information on genealogy or ancestry websites can include
sensitive family details that you might prefer to keep private.
Old Blog Posts: Personal blogs or guest posts can contain information about
your life, opinions, or experiences that you might want to remove.
Cached Pages: Even if a webpage has been updated or removed, cached
versions can still appear and contain outdated personal information.
Public Records: Some public records, such as property records or court
documents, can contain personal information.
Business Listings: If you have ever owned a business, old business listings can
still appear in search results and contain your contact information.

If you don't already have a Google account, you will need to create one.
Navigate to the Google Results about You home page. Login with your Google
account Username and Password.