Reduce Digital Anxiety
Removing Personal Info Online Just Got Easier
In today’s digital world, it’s easy to feel anxious about what’s online about you—whether it’s outdated information, personal details, or something you’d rather keep private. The idea that your online presence is out of your control can be unsettling.
Thankfully, Google’s ‘Results About You’ feature allows users to request the removal of personal information that appears in search results, giving you more control over your digital footprint.
What Is Google’s ‘Results About You’ Feature?
This tool helps users find and remove personal details from Google Search, including:
Phone numbers
Home addresses
Email addresses
Sensitive personal data
Once you submit a request, Google will review the content and determine if it qualifies for removal. If approved, the link will no longer appear in search results—though the information may still exist on the original website.
Not Available in the UAE—But There’s a Workaround
Currently, ‘Results About You’ isn’t accessible in the UAE. However, if you are:
Traveling abroad
Visiting home
On vacation
Using a device that appears to be in another location
…you can access and complete the removal request process.
How to Use ‘Results About You’ to Remove Personal Info
Log into your Google account
Visit Google’s ‘Results About You’ page (only accessible in supported regions)
Search for your name or personal details
Select the results you want removed
Submit the request and wait for Google’s review
If your request is approved, the information will no longer appear in search results, helping you regain control over your online presence.
Why This Matters
In an age where privacy is harder to protect, tools like this offer a way to manage what’s visible about you online. Whether you’re concerned about job recruiters searching your name, old forum posts resurfacing, or personal details being too easy to find, this feature can help.
While the UAE doesn’t currently support ‘Results About You,’ if you’re abroad or in a supported location, it’s worth taking a few minutes to clean up your search results. Your future self will thank you.
