Oikeuslauseen

Oikeuslauseen, also known as the right to be forgotten, is a legal principle that allows individuals to request the removal of certain information about them from search engines and other online platforms. This principle was established by the European Court of Justice in the case of Google Spain v. AEPD and Mario Costeja González, which ruled that individuals have the right to have links to defamatory or outdated information removed from search engine results.

The right to be forgotten applies to information that is inaccurate, irrelevant, or excessive, and that is not in the public interest. It does not apply to information that is in the public interest, such as news reports or information that is part of historical records. Additionally, the right to be forgotten does not apply to information that is already publicly available or that is necessary for legal proceedings.

The right to be forgotten has been implemented in various countries, including Spain, where the ruling was made, and Italy. However, the principle is not universally accepted, and there are ongoing debates about its implications for freedom of expression and the right to information.

In practice, individuals who wish to exercise their right to be forgotten must submit a request to the search engine or online platform that hosts the information. The request must include sufficient information to identify the individual and the specific information that is being requested to be removed. The search engine or online platform must then review the request and, if it meets the criteria for the right to be forgotten, remove the information from its search results or platform.