Privacy Watchdog Takes Google to Court in Long-Running ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Case

Canada’s privacy commissioner is seeking a Federal Court order against Google to de-list specific search results related to an individual’s name. This action follows Google’s refusal to comply with the commissioner’s year-old recommendation. The case, ongoing since 2017, involves articles about a dropped criminal charge that have allegedly caused harm to the individual.

• Canada’s privacy commissioner is suing Google in Federal Court.
• The lawsuit seeks to compel Google to de-list specific search results.
• Google previously refused to comply with the commissioner’s recommendation.
• The case involves articles about a dropped criminal charge, which the individual claims caused harm.
• The individual experienced social stigma, lost job opportunities, and physical assault due to the articles.
• The de-listing recommendation would only affect searches for the individual’s name.