Google – Order (Belgium, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Google initially refused to remove a person's name from search results but later complied after a complaint. The Belgian Data Protection Authority decided not to pursue the case further. This incident shows the importance of addressing user requests for data removal under GDPR.
What happened
Google initially refused a request to delist a name from search results but later removed the links after a complaint.
Who was affected
An individual who requested Google to remove their name from search results.
What the authority found
The Belgian Data Protection Authority dismissed the case as Google eventually complied with the delisting request.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of companies responding to user requests for data removal. It reinforces the need for clear procedures to handle such requests under GDPR.
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The complainant requested Google to delist his name on the search results and Google refused in the first place. After second assessment, the specialized team of Google decided to removre th e links after a complaint has been filed. The DPA confirms that whether or not it would adopt a decision should not be dependent on the fact that Google decided to remove the link, or that the parties agreed on the outcome during the procedure. However, considering the lack of facts, the litigation chamber decided to dismiss the case.
Outcome
Order
A binding order requiring the controller to take specific action.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Google in BE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Order Date
22 September 2020
Authority
Autorité de Protection des Données
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Google - Belgium (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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