The only problem is, Google isn't the only way to find this information. It exists in social networks, on Twitter, Facebook, and even in Archive.org. It also exists in local search engines provided by the sites themselves.
If you have an uncommon name, and you were covered by the news media, or by social media, I can go direct to the AP, NYT, or Twitter search just as easily as Google.
It's sad that the internet can't forget, but the law can't make this a reality.
Does anyone seriously believe anyone doing serious research, stalking, or a background check on someone will be stymied by Google censoring links?
How many of you searching for pirated warez are stymied by DMCA takedowns and don't just go directly to Torrent search engines?
If you have an uncommon name, and you were covered by the news media, or by social media, I can go direct to the AP, NYT, or Twitter search just as easily as Google.
It's sad that the internet can't forget, but the law can't make this a reality.
Does anyone seriously believe anyone doing serious research, stalking, or a background check on someone will be stymied by Google censoring links?
How many of you searching for pirated warez are stymied by DMCA takedowns and don't just go directly to Torrent search engines?