The UK’s right to be forgotten laws and bankruptcy
The Right to be Forgotten in the UK is your legal lifeline to rebuild your reputation after bankruptcy. In this article, you’ll gain insight into how to make a fresh start after this challenging time. Read on for the answers to your questions about Google and the Right to be Forgotten in cases of bankruptcy.
What is the right to be forgotten in the UK?
The Right to be Forgotten (also known as the Right to Erasure) is part of the UK's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It gives you the legal right to request your personal data be deleted. This includes removing outdated links relating to your bankruptcy from search engines. In such cases, these articles would no longer appear in the results when people search your name. Click here to read our post with more detailed info about the Right to be Forgotten.
How does the Right to be Forgotten work with Google?
You can apply for the Right to be Forgotten directly with Google. Check out the free guide here for DIY Right to Erasure. Requests are often rejected, though, and you may not be successful in removing content. This is because, in the UK, the Right to be Forgotten is complex and may require detailed legal arguments.
What are common challenges when applying the Right to be Forgotten?
When using the Right to be Forgotten in the UK, the most common challenge you’ll face is proving the information is out of date. You may also need to provide evidence that your bankruptcy case no longer applies. Examples would be if you are now working in an unrelated field and have a stable income. Moving on from a relationship breakdown would count, too. You may also have to demonstrate how articles and links are damaging your reputation. The Right to be Forgotten process involves dealing with objections. This is because an individual's right to privacy often clashes with the public’s right to know. If you are no longer bankrupt, you may have a reasonable chance of having links removed.
Feeling stuck with the Right to be Forgotten and your bankruptcy
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