Tapaoikeus

Tapaoikeus, also known as the right to be forgotten, is a legal principle that allows individuals to request the removal of certain information about themselves from search engine results. 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case of Google Spain v. AEPD and Mario Costeja González, which ruled that individuals have the right to have links to outdated or irrelevant information about them removed from search engines.

The right to be forgotten applies to information that is inaccurate, outdated, or irrelevant, and that was not made public for a legitimate purpose. It does not apply to information that is in the public interest, such as news reports, or to information that is lawfully available elsewhere.

To exercise the right to be forgotten, individuals must submit a request to the search engine operator, providing sufficient information to identify themselves and the information to be removed. The search engine operator must then evaluate the request and, if satisfied that the information meets the criteria for removal, must remove it from its search results.

The right to be forgotten is a significant development in data protection law, as it gives individuals greater control over the information that is available about them online. However, it is important to note that the right to be forgotten is not absolute, and there are limits to its application. For example, it does not apply to information that is in the public interest, or to information that is lawfully available elsewhere.