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How to Remove Your Information From University of Florida Digital Collections
The University of Florida Digital Collections hosts digitized newspapers, yearbooks, and historical documents. Libraries rarely delete historical material, but you can ask about redaction or limiting search engine indexing for specific items.
Quick facts
- ContactUF Libraries contact
- CostFree
- VerificationWritten request
- Account neededVaries
- Processing timeVaries
- Last reviewedOctober 2026
Step by step
How to get your information removed from University of Florida Digital Collections
- Find the itemCopy the URL and page number where your information appears.
- Contact UF LibrariesUse the contact link on the collection site to describe the concern.
- Ask for the right outcomeRequest redaction of private details, restricted access, or blocking search engine indexing.
- Explain the harmDescribe why the information is private or harmful today.
- Clean up searchUse Refresh Outdated Content if the item changes.
What University of Florida Digital Collections shows about you
- Digitized newspapers and yearbooks
- Historical documents
After you opt out
- Search your name on the site again in a private browser window to confirm the listing is gone.
- Opt out of related sites separately; one request rarely covers every brand.
- If Google still shows the old page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool once the listing is removed.
- Re-check every few months, because profiles can reappear when databases refresh.
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