Poistumisoikeus

Poistumisoikeus, or the right to be forgotten, is a legal principle that allows individuals to request the removal of certain information about them from search engine results. This principle is rooted in data protection laws, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union. The right to be forgotten is designed to protect individuals' privacy and personal data, ensuring that outdated, inaccurate, or irrelevant information does not persist indefinitely on the internet.

To exercise the right to be forgotten, an individual must submit a request to the data controller, which is the entity that holds the personal data. The request must be made in writing and include specific details about the information to be removed. The data controller is then obligated to evaluate the request and, if valid, remove the specified information from its systems. However, the data controller may refuse the request if the information is necessary for legal reasons, such as establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims, or if it is in the public interest to retain the information.

The right to be forgotten is not absolute and has limitations. For example, it does not apply to information that is in the public interest, such as news reports or official documents. Additionally, the right does not extend to information that is already publicly available or has been archived by third parties. Despite these limitations, the right to be forgotten has become an important tool for individuals seeking to control their online presence and protect their personal data.