Remove Outdated Content from Google
Under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK data protection laws, individuals have the "Right to Be Forgotten" — the ability to request removal of outdated, irrelevant, or no longer accurate personal information from search results.
Filed via Official Google Portals:
What is the Right to Be Forgotten?
The Right to Be Forgotten (RTBF) is a data protection right established under the EU's GDPR (Article 17) and maintained in UK law. It allows individuals to request that search engines remove links to information about them when that information is:
- No longer relevant or accurate
- Outdated or excessive in relation to the purposes for which it was processed
- Inadequate or no longer needed for the original purpose
Types of Outdated Content We Help Remove
Addresses, phone numbers, or contact details from years ago that are no longer current
Old job listings, outdated professional information, or expired academic records
Old arrests, spent convictions, or minor legal issues that have been resolved
Old bankruptcy records, resolved debts, or financial issues from years past
Old social media content or forum posts that are no longer representative
News coverage of past events where your involvement is no longer relevant
Eligibility Requirements
- You must be located in the EU or UK (or be an EU/UK citizen)
- The content must be about you personally
- The information must be outdated, irrelevant, or no longer accurate
- The content must appear in Google Search results for your name
- You must provide identity verification documents
Google Balances Your Rights Against:
- Public interest in the information
- Freedom of expression and the media
- Historical, scientific, or statistical purposes
- Legal obligations to maintain records
✗ Typically Not Removed:
- Information about public figures or politicians
- Recent or ongoing newsworthy events
- Professional misconduct or serious crimes
- Information serving significant public interest
- Content on official government or court websites
Geographic Scope: Even if Google approves your request, removal typically applies only to Google's EU/UK domains (e.g., google.co.uk, google.de, google.fr).
Global Removal: Content usually remains visible on google.com and other non-EU versions of Google. In some cases, Google may remove content globally, but this is at their discretion and based on the specific circumstances.
Google requires identity verification for all Right to Be Forgotten requests. You will need to provide:
- Government-issued photo ID (passport, national ID card, or driver's license)
- Proof of EU/UK residency or citizenship
- Additional documentation supporting your request
Submit Your RTBF Request
Let us handle the complex documentation and submission process for your Right to Be Forgotten request.
Get StartedProcessing time: 7-14 business days (Standard) • 5-7 business days (Priority)
Subject to Google's review timelines and balancing assessment