By Bruce Gil
Publication Date: 2026-02-10 21:30:00
Google is giving users more control over how their personal information appears in search results, including a new way to request the removal of non-consensual explicit images.
The tech company announced today in a blog post that it’s launching a new and simple tool to directly submit requests to remove images from its search engine. To access the tool, users can click on the three dots on an image result and select “Remove result.” From there, users can choose the option that says “It shows a sexual image of me.” Users can also add additional images to the request.
The requests can then be tracked through Google’s “Results about you” hub, and users will receive email updates on the status of their submissions.
After filing a request, users will see links to organizations that can provide emotional and legal support, if needed.
The tool also allows users to opt in to additional safeguards that will “proactively filter out any additional explicit…
