Google must be more open on 'right to be forgotten', academics warn in letter

Open letter signed by 80 experts in technology and data law argues for more public scrutiny over Google's handling of removal requests

Google needs to be more transparent in the way it handles so-called "right to be forgotten" requests, with 80 leading academics writing an open letter that accuses the firm of developing its policies "in the dark".

In the detailed and strongly worded four-page letter shared with the Guardian, experts in technology law, data protection and philosophy claim that releasing more information about the volume, character and classification of removal requests would benefit the public and help inform a wider global discussion on privacy and personal data.

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