The GDPR or “General Data Protection Regulation” governs how any personal data must be processed, collected, and erased. It introduces a right for individuals to have erased any personal data. This right to erase is also described as “the right to be forgotten”. People can make an appeal for information to be erased either in writing or verbally and you or an agency you own or operate will have one month to reply to such an appeal. This new right was written about in the press especially in 2014 when a judgment made by the Court of Justice in the EU set up the standard for the” right to erasure” requirement contained in the GDPR.
Internet reputation
We all know now that many people use the internet to check on a person’s reputation especially when applying for certain jobs.Having untruths published that damages your reputation can harm you in many ways.Examples are:
- Harm your ability to find a good job
- Damage any business you might be running
- Interrupt your business and personal life
You are the one wronged
There are also attorneys that practice law in this area and can help you with data that is wrongand needs to be erased.They can also help you to sue if any damage has been done to your reputation or has been deliberately planted to harm you.This is a criminal act so an attorney can help you in many ways.The GDPR right to delete data is an important new law that helps people with problems in this area.
You are the one posting the information
Hiring an attorney is also important if you are being accused of deliberately publishing untrue personal information by another person.They have the right to be forgotten as this information can be untrue and you agree to delete this information.Welcome to the new world of the internet where you can be wronged on either side of this issue. For questions, you may visit www.deguzmanlawoffices.com
