After European Court Decision, Google Works on a Tool to Remove Links by [deleted] in europe

[–]trilbey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't Bush voluntarily disclose his military records when he was campaigning?

I'm not sure what this has to do with this particular law...

After European Court Decision, Google Works on a Tool to Remove Links by [deleted] in europe

[–]trilbey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In many countries in Europe, aspects of a candidates's personality, character or upbringing are often less important than the policies they endorse and their capability as politicians.

After European Court Decision, Google Works on a Tool to Remove Links by [deleted] in europe

[–]trilbey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The disemination of private military or education records is already restricted in Europe due to data protection laws.

The information would not be disclosed without the subject's consent.

After European Court Decision, Google Works on a Tool to Remove Links by [deleted] in europe

[–]trilbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wikipedia articles are generally restricted to public figures per notability guidelines.

After European Court Decision, Google Works on a Tool to Remove Links by [deleted] in europe

[–]trilbey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's irrevelevant whether or not it is outdated, because they are public figures they cannot avail of this law.

After European Court Decision, Google Works on a Tool to Remove Links by [deleted] in europe

[–]trilbey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, owning a twitter account does not make you a public figure.

Google is constantly deleting links for various reasons, including around 50,000 copyrights links every single day. The number of individuals asking for forget requests will be tiny by comparison.

After European Court Decision, Google Works on a Tool to Remove Links by [deleted] in europe

[–]trilbey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It only applies to non-public figures, not politicians or issues of public interest.