Health

EU states trail behind on medical right to be forgotten

The right to be medically ‘forgotten’ – not present one’s medical history when taking out insurance or bank loans – currently exists in five EU states. EU lawmakers are calling for such a right to apply across the bloc.

The right to be forgotten is key for cancer survivors, some of which have reported facing difficulties accessing financial services due to their health history. [SmartPhotoLab/Shutterstock]

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Clara Bauer-Babef Euractiv France 11-07-2022 13:26 3 min. read Content type:

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