Google adds ways to keep personal info private in searches


Google said Friday, April 29, 2022 it will let people request that additional types of information such as personal contact information like phone numbers, email and physical addresses be removed from search results. — AP

Google has expanded options for keeping personal information private from online searches.

The company said on April 29 it will let people request that more types of content such as personal contact information like phone numbers, email and physical addresses be removed from search results.

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