The Right to be Forgotten and removing links about your conviction
If your spent conviction is preventing you from moving on, the Right to be Forgotten may help. Read on to see how you can use this legal right to delete articles and images from Google and rebuild your reputation.
What is the Right to be Forgotten?
In the UK, the Right to be Forgotten gives you the legal right to request your personal data be deleted. It forms part of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Also known as the Right to Erasure, it aims to give people more control over their digital footprint. You can invoke your Right to be Forgotten to delete articles from Google about your spent conviction. Learn more about the law in this article.
How can the Right to be Forgotten help with Google removals?
With the Right to Be Forgotten, you can submit a request to delete articles from Google. If approved, the articles about your spent conviction will no longer appear on the results page when your name is searched. Check out our free guide to DIY Google removals. It’ll take you through the steps you need to follow to remove links from search engines.
Are all requests to delete articles from Google approved?
No, requests for Google removals are often declined. This is because the Right to be Forgotten clashes with the public’s right to know. As the law is complex, you’ll need to fulfil a strict criteria to get articles deleted from Google. Click here to read more about the Right to be Forgotten in cases of criminal convictions. In the event your case is rejected, search engines should explain their decision. If you disagree, you can complain directly to the Information Commissioner’s Office. Keep in mind, though, that this doesn’t guarantee you’ll get the links removed.
What do I need to successfully delete articles from Google about my spent conviction?
When requesting Google removals using the Right to be Forgotten, you’ll need to make a strong legal case. This includes gathering evidence, such as legal documents, to support your claims. You’ll have to prove your conviction is spent and that it’s no longer in the public interest to know. You may also need to show how these links have damaged your reputation. If you’re struggling to get a job because of your conviction, this article may help. The Right to be Forgotten is full of nuances and loopholes. With this in mind, it's a good idea to seek legal advice when trying to delete articles from Google.
How can Internet Erasure help with Google removals?
As experts in privacy law, we understand the intricacies of the Right to be Forgotten. Thanks to this knowledge, we’ve helped over 600 clients delete articles from Google. We’re the only company specialising in the Right to be Forgotten with an EXCELLENT rating on Trustpilot. Here are just some of our 160+ 5-star reviews:
“A fantastic company who I can't thank enough. They successfully managed to remove articles relating to a conviction. This was an amazing result given the difficulties in removing unspent convictions from the internet. “ - John, review from Trustpilot.
“Effective, efficient and friendly service. It has speedily resulted in the removal of internet links to a youthful conviction that had the potential to harm job prospects.” - DT, review from Trustpilot.
“Effective, efficient and friendly service. It has speedily resulted in the removal of internet links to a youthful conviction that had the potential to harm job prospects.” - DT, review from Trustpilot.
If your reputation has been unfairly damaged by libel, contact us today for a free consultation. We only accept cases we’re confident of winning and will do all we can to give you the fresh start you deserve.
