Britain clashes with EU over 'right to be forgotten' opt-out

Danny Palmer
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UK government doesn't want to be part of legislation that would require web organisations to delete personal data on request

The British government has clashed with the European Union over an initiative surrounding the "right to be forgotten" online, arguing Britain should be able to opt out of the upcoming laws. The ...

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