The short version
Ask the publisher to update the story, then ask Google to catch up. The publisher decides what’s on the page. Google decides what shows in search, and only updates once the page changes. Start by saving the link and a dated screenshot, then get a free plan for your situation.
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Work out whether the page or snippet is old
Sometimes the website still shows the old information. Sometimes the website changed but Google is showing an old title or snippet. That difference matters.
Save proof of the age and context
Keep screenshots, original dates, current facts, changed outcomes and the exact Google result. Evidence makes any request stronger.
Check the official routes first
There may be a publisher correction, Google’s refresh tool, a privacy request or a platform process. Not every old page qualifies, so check which fits before you ask.
Add the current version of the story
If old material stays online, accurate current information you control, like a work profile or business page, helps people see who you are now.
Questions
Can old information be removed from Google?
Sometimes a result or snippet can be updated or removed under specific policies, but there is no universal right to erase every old result.
Is this only for court records?
No. It can involve old articles, reviews, images, copied pages, complaint sites, directories or outdated profiles.
Fix My Name Online is a self-service tool, not a law firm, and this isn’t legal advice. Publishers, platforms and search engines make their own decisions; no one can promise a result. Need a lawyer?
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