How to Request Content Removal from Google?

As the most widespread source of information on the Internet, Google can often cause search results to include your personal data, false news or content that damages your reputation. In such cases, it is possible to remove these pages from the search results with a Google content removal request.

In this guide, we explain step by step how to remove content from Google, which content can be removed and how the process works. We will also address the cases where a lawsuit is required.

Why Google Search Results Can Be a Problem

Google does not host content but offers a “preview” in search results. Therefore, as long as the content remains live, it will continue to appear in search results.

Example situations:

Defamation campaigns against you
Old news with completed court proceedings
Photographs or documents related to your private life
Unfounded content on forums or complaint sites

🔗 For more information: Access Blocking and Content Removal Guide

How to Remove Content from Google

1. Using the Google Removal Request Form

Google’s official request page: 👉 https://support.google.com/legal/tr/answer/3110420

Applications can be made for the following categories:

• Personal information (TR ID No, telephone, address, etc.)
• Legal reasons (defamation, confidentiality, court order)
• Copyright infringement
• Obscene or inappropriate content
• Content covered by the “right to be forgotten”

2. Claim under the “Right to be Forgotten”

This right, which arises from European Union law, is also implemented in Turkey through the decisions of the Constitutional Court. It covers the removal of content that harms a person’s current status in society and is outdated.

🔗 More information: Right to be Forgotten and Removal from Search Engines

In which cases is it necessary to apply to a court?

Google does not accept every submission. Especially if the content is still live on another website, Google will only intervene in a limited way. In this case:

• Content removal and access blocking can be requested by applying to the Criminal Judgeship of Peace.
• The decision can be forwarded to Google to be legally removed from search results.

🔗 Detailed Information: According to Law No. 5651, What is an Access Block?

Information Required for Application

The following information must be provided correctly and completely in the application form:

• URL of the content you want removed
• Why the content is unlawful
• Your identity and contact details
• Official documents if necessary (court order, ID, etc.)

Official Decision Sample

Decision: Constitutional Court – 2015/8234

Subject: Violation of the right to be forgotten due to the continued appearance of an outdated news article on Google in search results.

Source: 🔗 https://kararlarbilgibankasi.anayasa.gov.tr/BB/2015/8234

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 Does Google delete content directly?

No, it doesn’t. It only removes it from search results. The content will still be published in the source.

🔹 Which content can be removed?

Content such as personal data, legal decisions, privacy violations, child abuse, private images may be removed.

🔹 Is a court order mandatory?

No, but in case of serious violations, legal action should be taken if Google fails to deliver results.

🔹 How long does the process take?

Application with the form can take 1-3 weeks. The court decision can be issued in 1-5 days.

How We Help You as MFY Legal?

✅ Legal Representation: In the Google content removal process, we take action on your behalf, either through the platform application or through the judiciary.

✅ Fast and Efficient Process: We prepare and follow up access blocking and content removal applications to the court.

✅ Corporate Reputation Management: We offer strategic solutions to protect the digital reputation of your company or personal brand.

✅ Right to be Forgotten Applications: We carry out content removal processes in Turkey and according to European Union law.

If you or your company is being victimized by content that appears on Google, contact us immediately to protect your digital reputation .

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