Content removal
Content removal is getting harmful or unlawful online content deleted at source, anonymised or delisted from search engines.
Routes
- At source: requests to publishers, site owners and platforms
- In search: delisting from Google, Bing and Yandex
- Legal: GDPR requests, copyright notices, court orders
Limits
Accurate, current reporting in the public interest and opinion are generally not removed. Honest triage of what can come down, and how, is the first step. Platform by platform: removal by platform.
Frequently asked questions
How long does removal take?
Days for platform reports, weeks for publishers and search engines, months through the courts.