The Right to be Forgotten and Missing Persons
If an appeal was shared online when you were a missing person, you may not want that information to remain accessible for all to see in the future. The Right to Be Forgotten (Right to Erasure), part of the UK's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), allows you to remove links related to your case from the internet.
Find out how this can help you regain your privacy and move forward with your life.
The Right to Be Forgotten: Remove Publicity For Missing Person
When someone goes missing, public appeals can spread rapidly across the internet, bringing much-needed attention to the case. However, on the flip side, this increased visibility leaves a digital trail that can compromise the missing person’s right to privacy. This is a prominent issue for missing persons who return.
If you were formerly reported as a missing person, you may find that online reports detailing your most vulnerable moments, along with personal information such as your images, age, and state of health, linger long after the situation has been resolved.
Fortunately, the Right to Be Forgotten empowers returned missing persons to legally request the removal of articles related to their cases from Google. This ensures that outdated and unnecessary information containing sensitive personal details is no longer accessible online.
How to Remove a Missing Persons Article from Search Results:
Anyone can request to delete links from Google directly. We even offer a free guide to help you navigate this process. However, successfully removing links requires more than a simple request – you must provide solid arguments and concrete evidence that the information is outdated, incorrect, incomplete, or disproportionately harming your reputation.
If you want to delete links from Google about your missing person case, you may need to provide the following:
Can My Request for the Right to be Forgotten be Rejected?
Yes, your request can be denied. The Right to Be Forgotten must be balanced against the public’s right to know, which means many organisations exploit loopholes to avoid deleting personal information.
You can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office if your request is denied. However, this process can be lengthy, and there’s no guarantee of success. It's often best to consult experienced privacy lawyers for the most efficient results.
Remove Missing Persons Articles with Internet Erasure
As experts in the Right to Be Forgotten, our caseworkers are skilled at navigating the complexities of removing articles from Google. We’ve helped over 1,200 clients remove 70,000 damaging links from various platforms. We’re also the only company specialising in this area with an excellent Trustpilot rating.
If a missing person appeal is compromising your privacy or reputation, contact us for a free consultation. We carefully assess each case and only accept those for which we are confident we can help. From there, we’ll work tirelessly to remove your personal information from search results – no matter how many submissions, reviews, or appeals it requires.
Get in touch by emailing [email protected], calling 0333 252 0923, or messaging via SMS or WhatsApp at 07565 130 116. Alternatively, you can submit a convenient initial enquiry form. We look forward to working with you.
Find out how this can help you regain your privacy and move forward with your life.
The Right to Be Forgotten: Remove Publicity For Missing Person
When someone goes missing, public appeals can spread rapidly across the internet, bringing much-needed attention to the case. However, on the flip side, this increased visibility leaves a digital trail that can compromise the missing person’s right to privacy. This is a prominent issue for missing persons who return.
If you were formerly reported as a missing person, you may find that online reports detailing your most vulnerable moments, along with personal information such as your images, age, and state of health, linger long after the situation has been resolved.
Fortunately, the Right to Be Forgotten empowers returned missing persons to legally request the removal of articles related to their cases from Google. This ensures that outdated and unnecessary information containing sensitive personal details is no longer accessible online.
How to Remove a Missing Persons Article from Search Results:
Anyone can request to delete links from Google directly. We even offer a free guide to help you navigate this process. However, successfully removing links requires more than a simple request – you must provide solid arguments and concrete evidence that the information is outdated, incorrect, incomplete, or disproportionately harming your reputation.
If you want to delete links from Google about your missing person case, you may need to provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof the case is outdated, incorrect or incomplete (inadequate)
- Proof that the case is not in the public interest
- Explanation of how it damages your reputation
- Evidence for this, such as proof of lost income or opportunities
Can My Request for the Right to be Forgotten be Rejected?
Yes, your request can be denied. The Right to Be Forgotten must be balanced against the public’s right to know, which means many organisations exploit loopholes to avoid deleting personal information.
You can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office if your request is denied. However, this process can be lengthy, and there’s no guarantee of success. It's often best to consult experienced privacy lawyers for the most efficient results.
Remove Missing Persons Articles with Internet Erasure
As experts in the Right to Be Forgotten, our caseworkers are skilled at navigating the complexities of removing articles from Google. We’ve helped over 1,200 clients remove 70,000 damaging links from various platforms. We’re also the only company specialising in this area with an excellent Trustpilot rating.
If a missing person appeal is compromising your privacy or reputation, contact us for a free consultation. We carefully assess each case and only accept those for which we are confident we can help. From there, we’ll work tirelessly to remove your personal information from search results – no matter how many submissions, reviews, or appeals it requires.
Get in touch by emailing [email protected], calling 0333 252 0923, or messaging via SMS or WhatsApp at 07565 130 116. Alternatively, you can submit a convenient initial enquiry form. We look forward to working with you.
