# Google Can Now Track Searches for Your Government IDs

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**Created:** [March 13, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/google-can-now-track-searches-for-your-government-ids/332 "2026-03-13T11:55:56Z")\
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## Google Expands “Results About You” Tool to Include Government IDs

Google is expanding its **“Results about you”** tool to let users find and request removal of Search results containing sensitive government ID information, including **passports, driver’s licenses, and Social Security numbers**. This builds on the tool’s existing coverage of phone numbers and home addresses.

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### What’s New

- Users can now add **government ID numbers** to their monitoring profile.

- Google will automatically scan Search results and notify users if matches appear.

- More than **10 million people** already use the tool to track how personal information appears in Search.

The tool is accessible via the **Google app** (tap your account photo → “Results about you”) or at New users go through a setup process to add personal information and government IDs; existing users can add ID numbers directly.

Google ensures submitted ID numbers are protected through its standard **security protocols and encryption**. The update is rolling out in the **U.S. first** , with plans to expand to other regions.

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### Why This Matters

Exposure of government IDs in Search is a **higher-risk problem** than leaked phone numbers or addresses. Unlike a phone number, a Social Security or passport number is permanent and tied to your identity, making removal from search results urgent.

Sites that publish public records, legal documents, or aggregated data may see **increased removal requests** as more people use the tool.

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### Important Consideration

Removing information from Google Search **does not delete it from the web**. Users still need to contact the **original sites** hosting the data to request full removal.