an unnamed professional – Complaint Upheld (Italy, 2022)
An Italian privacy authority ordered Google to remove a news article from search results about a person cleared of a crime. The article was accurate, but the authority decided it wasn't in the public interest to keep it searchable. This case highlights the importance of balancing privacy with public interest in online content.
What happened
Google was ordered to de-index an article about a person cleared of a crime from its search results.
Who was affected
The person who was investigated and later cleared of any crime, whose information remained searchable online.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that there was no public interest in keeping the article searchable, despite its accuracy.
Why this matters
This decision emphasizes the right to be forgotten, showing that even accurate information can be removed from search results if it's not in the public interest. Website operators should consider the balance between public interest and privacy when handling sensitive information.
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The case involved a right to be forgotten request related to a criminal investigation, not cookies or consent.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for an unnamed professional in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
16 June 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. an unnamed professional - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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