Google is introducing a set of fresh features aimed at assisting users in monitoring and erasing search results pertaining to their own persona, including inaccurate data, unwanted contact information, and copyright violations. This initiative is aimed at alleviating users’ worries about privacy.
With the new tool, Google will compile search results related to individual users into a personalized dashboard. This will enable users to conveniently monitor these results, receive notifications when new information appears in searches, and request the removal of specific results.
Earlier this year, Google introduced an additional protective measure to ensure the safety of families while using Search. With this update, explicit imagery, such as adult or graphic violent content, People will now be automatically blurred in Search results.
The new SafeSearch blurring setting will be gradually rolled out to all users worldwide this month. Families have the flexibility to customize settings and disable this feature at any time unless it has been locked by a guardian or school network administrator.
In addition, simplifies the process of accessing parental controls directly within Search. By simply entering relevant queries like “google parental controls” or “google family link,” will find a box containing information on managing parental controls.
According to the company, the process of eliminating personal information has been streamlined, making it easier for eligible instances such as false information, undesired contact details like addresses or phone numbers, and copyright infringements to be addressed.
Users can request Google to remove inaccurate or offensive content from search results. Moreover, Google has unveiled a new tool that allows parents to blur explicit images from their children’s search results.
Currently, this tool is available only in the U.S. and in English. It’s important to note that the tool does not delete the information from the internet; instead, it prevents it from appearing in search results. If users want unwanted information to be removed, Google recommends reaching out to the specific website responsible for posting that content.
Conclusion
Google’s new features aid users in managing online presence, safeguarding from inaccurate data, unwanted contact, and copyright issues. SafeSearch blurring enhances family safety. Users can request content removal, and parental controls are now easily accessible. However, web content removal requires contacting respective websites.
