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You can scrub your personal information from Google searches. Here's how to do it

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by T-Rex266, Oct 27, 2023.

  1. Oct 27, 2023 at 6:41 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 [OP] Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

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    If you are just looking to take down your phone number, email or home address, here's how to do it:

    • Search your name in Google.
    • Click on the three vertical dots next to the website that has the information you want removed.
    • Press "Remove result" in top right.
    • There are five options, but for phone number, email and home address, choose the "It shows my personal contact info." For other requests, press the arrow next to the other bars.
    • Press the arrow on the right then press "Continue" three times once you have reviewed Google's terms and logged into the Google account you would like linked.
    • Type in your name and the matching contact information with what you want removed. For example, if you are trying to scrub your personal phone number, make sure that is entered. Press "Continue."
    • Press "Send."
    • You can press "I'm done" to get back to the Google Search page.
    • If you would like to review your requests, press the "Go to removal requests" bar.
    • It can take a few days, but Google will notify you via your listed email of the removal decision. You can also check your Google activity to see the status of the request.
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  2. Oct 27, 2023 at 6:50 PM
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    Tripleconpanna

    Tripleconpanna Just an X who bought Bud Light from Target

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    How do I scrub my personal information from this forum :boink:
     
  3. Oct 27, 2023 at 7:48 PM
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    JimboSlice413

    JimboSlice413 Super Nice Guy

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    Its interesting you bring this up. Recently, I dealt with a female stalker. Someone I have never even had a conversation with, and it sucked. After it was all settled, it made me wonder how she got all this personal info, ie phone number, work number, address, family's phone number etc. I went on google and was surprised at all these sites that offer almost all your info for free. I found out that it is mandated by law these personal information sellers create an easy portal for individuals to use to request their info be removed from their site. It was too late at that point but I went through the first few pages on Google and submitted requests to every site that had me and my wife's info. For almost all of them, there is an immediate response. There may be some smaller sites buried deeper in Google but most people don't search beyond the second page. A lot of them broker info from other sites, there were only about 10 big sites that hold all the info, so it will take a few days or so for Google to stop showing results but it worked. I just checked again, I can't find my name anywhere.

    There are companies that offer this service to police officers but they also only do the first few pages. Its so easy, I couldn't see paying for it.
     
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  4. Oct 27, 2023 at 8:57 PM
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    Tundra1D6

    Tundra1D6 Well that escalated quickly…

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    It’s my understanding these sites continue to push out personal information.
    Lots of monthly services out there like delete me , and a few others. Problem is for every one you do three more pop up. I’d like to completely remove a lot of information.

    Another large thing to do is remove phone numbers associated with you along with emails. Those are huge identifiers.
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2023 at 6:43 AM
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    Cpl_Punishment

    Cpl_Punishment Do unto others as they've done to you

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    Just googled myself and didn't see anything with my info other than my LinkedIn page, which doesn't show all those personal details... :notsure:
     
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