: Removing content in specific directories from Google search results We are using a plugin on our website to handle job application submissions. I found out recently that the applications were

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We are using a plugin on our website to handle job application submissions. I found out recently that the applications were being uploaded into a public directory. We've had some individuals approach us asking us to remove there resumes from our system since they can be found doing a simple search on Google.

I've taken some steps to protect the information in these directories:


Used robot.txt to Disallow Google from accessing the directories.
Password protected the directories.


It's been two weeks since I've put these measures into place yet I'm still seeing files from these directories in Google search results.

What can I do to ensure that the files that are in these directories no longer appear in Google's index?

Thanks
-Brandon

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