The right to be forgotten is often used as shorthand for privacy-based search delisting.
Eligibility depends on location, search engine policy, public interest, accuracy, time passed and the role of the person requesting removal.
What the request usually asks for
Most requests ask a search engine to remove specific results for searches of a person's name. The source page may remain online.
Factors that affect eligibility
- Private personal information is different from current reporting about a public role.
- Accurate public records may be treated differently across jurisdictions.
- A page can be eligible for one query but visible for another.
How to prepare the evidence
Identify exact result URLs, affected name queries, the privacy harm, and why the result is outdated, inaccurate, excessive or disproportionate today.
Key takeaways
- Privacy delisting is usually query-specific.
- Eligibility depends on jurisdiction, public interest and facts.
- Exact result URLs and a clear privacy explanation are essential.
This resource is general information, not legal advice. Outcomes vary by platform policy, evidence, jurisdiction, content type and the facts of the matter.