What is the Right to be Forgotten?
Established legally by the European Court of Justice decision in 2014, the "Right to be Forgotten" guarantees that individuals can request the removal of their personal data on the internet under certain conditions. This right applies globally under various local privacy laws like the GDPR.
Which News Can Be Removed?
- News containing incorrect or outdated information
- Outdated criminal records (for individuals who have served their sentences)
- Content constituting a breach of personal data privacy
- Slander, insult, or defamatory news
- Deleted pages still appearing in Google cache
How to Apply to Google for News Removal?
A direct application can be made via Google's "Remove my personal information" tool. Applications are generally processed within 2-4 weeks. However, Google can only remove it from search results; the content at the news source is not deleted.
For complete removal from the source, negotiation with the publisher or legal action may be required. Our expert team manages this entire process for you confidentially.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Incorrect, defamatory, or privacy-violating news can be removed through GDPR right to be forgotten requests and direct removal applications to Google.
GDPR applications can take 2-4 weeks, publisher negotiations 1-8 weeks. Legal routes may take 1-3 months.
News containing false information, outdated judicial decisions, privacy violations under GDPR, and defamatory content can be removed.
Yes. Requests under privacy laws and EU GDPR are entirely legal. It is supported by the EU Court of Justice's Right to be Forgotten ruling.