What qualifies for GDPR right to erasure
Data no longer necessary for its original purpose
Old news articles, outdated directory listings, and information about past events where the original purpose no longer applies.
Data processed based on withdrawn consent
If you previously consented to information being published and have since withdrawn that consent.
Inaccurate or outdated personal information
Old address, phone number, job title, or any factual information that is now incorrect.
How to submit the Google erasure request
Go to google.com/webmasters/tools/legal-removal-request → Search → Request removal of content. Provide the specific URLs and explain the legal grounds.
Why professional requests succeed more often
Google rejects most DIY requests because the legal grounds aren't properly articulated. Professional requests citing specific GDPR provisions and case law have much higher approval rates.
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Start GDPR Erasure — Free AssessmentCommon misconceptions about the right to erasure
It doesn't apply to news articles
Actually it can — especially for articles about private individuals where the information is outdated or where the person's reputation has been rehabilitated.
It doesn't remove the content from the website
Correct — GDPR erasure requests only remove content from Google's search results, not from the original website. Source removal requires a separate process.
It applies to all EU residents regardless of country of hosting
Google must apply GDPR erasure globally for EU residents, even for content on US-hosted websites.
It can be applied retroactively
There's no time limit — old articles and historical data can be subject to erasure requests today.