Some of the information that may exist about you on Google could cost you your entire career or even put your personal safety at risk. But how do you find out what information is out there online ? Of course, a good place to start is by searching for your name on Google.
If you haven't already done so, you may be amazed by the results the search engine giant will give you. In fact, according to a new study, almost half of millennials have searched their full name on Google compared to other generations. Below are some indicative percentages of generations that frequently Google themselves.
Gen Z: 48%
Millennials: 57%
Gen X: 45%
Baby Boomers: 37%
Among those who look up their names on Google, many have encountered information that doesn't apply to them, while very few have found accurate data. Also, we shouldn't forget that the content anyone can see in the search engine about themselves is public and can be viewed by anyone. Below are some striking facts about how Google learns and displays information about each of us.
#1 33% of Google results for a user are affected by other people on the internet who share the same name
#2 20% of people encounter inaccurate information about themselves
#3 12% of people are confronted with information that makes them experience negative feelings about online presence
#4 8% of individuals encounter information that is destructive to their future
It is a fact that in recent years, public information about users on Google has been increasing. In fact, cybercriminals are taking advantage of much of the information they find and through insidious methods, such as email phishing, they can extract even more personal information, such as someone's banking details, with fatal consequences. Although removing content from Google can be a complicated process, it is certainly a good way to protect yourself. For these reasons, never fail to do frequent searches for yourself.
