Removal of Old Content on News Websites

The fact that a news article written about you years ago still appears on Google or is published on news websites can have a negative impact on your personal life, career or business relationships. This kind of content can lead to reputational damage, commercial damage or psychological victimization.

This article explains step by step the process of removing old news content, its legal basis and remedies.

Why Old News May Need to Be Removed

• A case against you may have been concluded, but the article may still be published.
• News of arrests, defamation or complaints can target you in search results.
• Sensitive information about your private life (photos, health information, etc.) may have been published.
• It can cause damage in many areas such as recruitment, loan applications, foreign transactions.

🔗 For the general process: Access Blocking and Content Removal Guide

Legal Basis:

Right to be Forgotten

This right arises from European Union law and is implemented in Turkey through Constitutional Court decisions. It is the right to request the removal of content that is outdated but no longer current and creates negative perceptions in society.

🔗 For details Right to be Forgotten and Removal from Search Engines

Ways to Apply

✅ 1. Application to the Website that Published the News

• An e-mail application is sent to the relevant news website.
• Explain why you are requesting the removal of the news content.
• If there is a court decision or special grounds, they should be attached.
• If no response within 15 days, you can apply for a judicial remedy.

✅ 2. Apply for Content Removal from Google

It is possiblefor a media outlet that does not remove the news item to be removed from search results, even if the content is not deleted from Google.

👉 Google content removal application page

🔗 Detailed information: How to Request Content Removal from Google

✅ Application to the 3rd Criminal Judgeship of Peace

• If the news content violates private life, commercial reputation or personal rights,
• A content removal or access blocking decision can be requested by applying to the Criminal Judge of Peace with a petition.
• If the decision is upheld, both the content will be removed and it may be removed from Google.

🔗 Related legal process: What is an Access Block According to Law No. 5651?

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 Can news site content be removed if it is out of date?

Yes. It can be removed, especially if the judicial process has been completed or if the content unfairly targets you in society.

🔹 What happens if the publishing site does not remove the content?

A court can order content removal or access blocking.

🔹 If the decision is communicated to Google, will the content be removed?

Yes. The court order can be sent to Google to be completely removed from search results.

🔹 Can I apply as a company?

Yes. Companies can also apply for content that damages your business reputation.

How We Help You as MFY Legal?

✅ Legal Petition and Process Tracking: We apply to news websites and Criminal Judgeships of Peace with professional petitions.

✅ Google and Platform Applications: We manage platform-based applications for domestic and international content.

✅ Judicial Process: We take content removal and access blocking decisions quickly and effectively.

✅ Corporate or Individual Representation: We provide digital reputation protection support for both individuals and brands.

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Are you annoyed by old news in search results?

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