Robert Szustkowski, a renowned philanthropist and businessman, calls for the introduction of new personal image protection standards within the EU. In light of growing concerns related to misinformation and violations of individual rights, the proponent of this initiative highlights the urgent need to establish clear guidelines aimed at preventing unjust accusations and defamation of individuals, companies and institutions.
His appeal stems from personal experiences, as he has been the target of a smear campaign that resulted in significant social and professional consequences. “In today’s reality, labeling a private person or entrepreneur with a Russian tag even without any evidence – means business death and the disgrace of personal reputation. It’s worse than a crime” emphasizes Robert Szustkowski.
Despite numerous legal battles and Polish court rulings in 2020 that cleared him of all suspicions and accusations of “ties with Russia and foreign state services,” as well as public apologies in major Polish newspapers, he continues to suffer from harassment. Therefore, he now calls for the implementation of new personal image protection standards in EU countries, stressing that accusing individuals without credible evidence violates their rights and harms their reputation.
The new social initiative announced by Robert Szustkowski in Switzerland involves proposing an extension of the European legal directive known as the “Right to be Forgotten” to media, allowing individuals to request the removal of outdated or false information about themselves from internet search engines.
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