Right to Be Forgotten
/ˈraɪt tuː bi ˈfɔːrɡɒtn/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal right allowing individuals to request the deletion or de-indexing of personal data from internet searches and databases to protect privacy and reputation.
The right to be forgotten empowers individuals to remove outdated or irrelevant information from search results.
Forms
- right to be forgotten
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Commentary
This right primarily arises under data protection law, notably the EU's GDPR, and must balance privacy interests against freedom of expression and public interest.
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