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Expert analysis of Dutch case law on the right to be forgotten and fake reviews. We help you protect your online reputation.
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Right to Be Forgotten
Under Article 17 GDPR, you have the right to request removal of personal data from search results. We have analyzed all Dutch court rulings on this topic.
ECLI:NL:RBDHA:2025:16243
A Dutch real estate entrepreneur residing in Germany requested Google to block a URL referring to a 2022 article mentioning his criminal convictions in connection with an investigation into public administration integrity. The court denied the request because the information contributes to a debate of general interest and remains relevant for his professional activities.
ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2025:4460
Legal advisory firm Dynamiet Nederland demanded that Google restore their search results, claiming their website was wrongfully de-indexed or demoted in rankings for casino-related search terms since February 2025. The court denied all claims because Dynamiet could not prove that Google had actually taken measures against their website, and Google had convincingly refuted any de-indexation or other sanctions.
ECLI:NL:RBNHO:2024:2836
A wealthy heir of a prominent real estate family requested Google to remove a blog post from search results, claiming it contained factual inaccuracies about his criminal past and family. The court denied the request as insufficient evidence was provided that a substantial part of the publication was manifestly inaccurate, ruling that public interest in information access outweighed his privacy interests.
Fake Reviews
Fake or defamatory online reviews can cause serious damage to your business. Dutch courts have ruled on removal obligations and liability.
ECLI:NL:RBZWB:2026:59
A car dealer demanded Google remove four negative reviews from Google Maps, claiming they were unlawful. The court denied all claims as the reviews were based on genuine customer experiences and contained no false facts but rather evaluations protected by freedom of expression.
ECLI:NL:HR:2025:1663
Digital Revolution B.V. appealed to the Supreme Court against Google Ireland Ltd in a case concerning unlawful online reviews, but the Supreme Court rejected the appeal. The judgment provides no substantive reasoning as the complaints were not important for legal development.
ECLI:NL:RBMNE:2025:5657
A debt collection company demanded Google Ireland remove three negative reviews it considered unlawful. The court denied all claims because the reviews contained subjective opinions rather than factually incorrect statements, and the plaintiff could not prove the reviews were inauthentic.
MediaMaze in the News
Our expertise on online reputation rights is regularly featured in leading Dutch and international media.
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Willem van Lynden
Founder
With over 15 years of experience in online reputation management, Willem has helped more than 350 companies and individuals protect their digital reputation. He is a recognized expert on Dutch internet law and is regularly consulted by media including The Guardian, NOS, RTL Nieuws and NRC on the right to be forgotten and online defamation.
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- 1,200+ reputation cases handled
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