What it means
A Google Search removal request can stop an eligible result containing personal information from appearing in Google Search. The source website may still publish the page, and people who know its URL or use another search engine may still find it. Source removal requires action by the site owner or another applicable process.
A real-world example
A public directory lists a home phone number. Google approves a request to hide its result, but opening the directory's direct URL still shows the number.
What to do
Request Search removal where eligible and contact the website owner separately when safe. Keep the exact URL and check both the result and the original page afterward.
The distinction that matters
A de-indexed result is not the same as deleting a page from the internet. Google says approvals have eligibility limits and public-interest exceptions. This distinction matters when an exposed address creates a continuing safety concern.
Google's personal-information removal guide
