Google Removal Center / Personal Information Removal Assessment
If your home address, phone number, or other sensitive details appear in search, identify both the source website and Google result. A free assessment helps distinguish a data-broker opt-out from a search removal request.
When this assessment is useful
Exposed contact information, sensitive identifiers, doxxing concerns, and people-search listings.
What removal can—and cannot—change
Search removal does not delete the original information. Public-interest considerations and policy criteria can affect Google’s decision, and a data broker may republish a listing.
What to include
- The URLs displaying your information.
- The category of information exposed—do not send the actual sensitive identifier.
- Whether the page includes threats or the listing has returned after an earlier removal.
Send public links and a brief explanation. Leave out passwords, financial details, and identity documents.
How the review works
- Identify the publisher’s opt-out or privacy request process.
- Review Google’s personal-information removal policy for the search result.
- Recheck the source and search result separately; monitor for new URLs.
Your assessment and any next steps
The initial assessment is free and carries no obligation. It identifies the URLs to review, possible routes, key limitations, and any additional information needed. If paid help is appropriate, request a written scope, price, payment schedule, and definition of completion before proceeding. No universal success rate or deadline applies to every publisher.
Should I send identity documents with my first inquiry?
No. Start with public URLs and a brief description. If verification becomes necessary, use the relevant provider’s secure process and share only what is required.
Try it yourself or request help
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Updated October 20, 2026 · Independent of Google.