The Right To Be Forgotten as a Positive Force for Freedom of Expression

Paul Bernal

The Right To Be Forgotten as a Positive Force for Freedom of Expression

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Abstract

The right to be forgotten is generally portrayed as a restriction on freedom of speech, but the situation is more complex than this. In some ways the right to be forgotten works in favour of both freedom of speech and access to information – helping both those who wish to have their work accessed and those seeking information. Indeed, as this paper argues, if the right is properly implemented, the benefits to freedom of expression may well outweigh the risks.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Le Droit à L'oubli en Europe et au-delà
Editors	Olivia Tambou, Sam Bourton
Publisher	Blog Droit Européen
Chapter	Part 2
Pages	78-83
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	978-99959-0-401-2
Publication status	Published - 26 Apr 2018

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