Right to be forgotten, request to remove personal data in search engine results; The source is not deleted directly.
Terms
- Personal data publication.
- Data is not intended for current use.
- Can be balanced with public interest.
Process
- Google Rights Removal Form (support.google.com).
- If rejected, complaint to the KVKK Board.
- If the Board rejects, individual application to the Constitutional Court.
Counter-arguments
- Public interest (politician, public figure).
- Historical record value.
- Freedom of expression.
Frequently asked
I was acquitted; Can old news be removed?
Accepted by the Supreme Court HGK 2020/467; strong precedent.
What is the duration?
Google 2-6 weeks; If the Board refuses, 6-12 months.
Will the news in the source also be deleted?
No; Additionally, an application for Article 5651 9 is required.
Relevant legislation
- Law No. 5651 Article 9 — Violation of personal rights; URL based access block.
- Law No. 5651 art.9/A — Privacy of private life; Action within 24 hours.
- KVKK no. 6698 article 11 — The right to be forgotten; search engine results.
- TCK art.134-136 — Violation of privacy, video/audio recordings.
- FSEK art.71 — Measures and removal of content in case of copyright infringement.
Legal notice: This article is for general information purposes; A meeting with a lawyer is required for a concrete case.