The proposal, which is a kind of appeal to extend the right to be forgotten to the media, aims to strengthen personal rights in the European Union by recognizing the media as data controllers, which would make them responsible for managing personal information. Such a change could significantly affect digital privacy and reputation management.
The need for updated regulations
In a letter addressed to Vice-President of the European Commission Věra Jourová and Commissioner Didier Reynders, Szustkowski emphasizes the urgent need to update regulations that will enable individuals to protect their personal rights, including reputation and image, in an increasingly digital world. The original right to be forgotten, introduced in 2012, was a breakthrough in data protection. However, as the author of the initiative emphasizes, the rapid development of digital information sharing and news distribution requires a rethinking of the management and correction of published information closely related to our personal data.
New procedures and systemic rules
Szustkowski’s proposal calls for the introduction of new procedures and systemic rules that will protect EU citizens from disinformation and defamatory media content. He argues that the right to be forgotten must evolve to meet contemporary needs, and calls for a balanced approach that respects both privacy and freedom of expression. According to Szustkowski, EU citizens should have the right to remove false, unconfirmed or outdated information that harms their reputation.
Source: https://businessjournal.pl/rozszerzenie-prawa-do-bycia-zapomnianym-w-ue-obejmie-media/