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Templates for de-indexing requests
Suggested wording for requests concerning personal information.
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De-indexing request templates
Suggested wording to help you make a clear, specific request. Adapt each template to your circumstances and the form used by the relevant service.
Before sending: include only information needed to identify the result and explain your request. Do not send identity documents unless the service requires them through a secure process.
Template 1 · Website publisher or hostRequest removal of personal information
Subject: Request to remove personal information published at [URL]
Hello,
I am contacting you about the page available at [full URL]. It contains personal information concerning me, namely [briefly identify the information].
I consider that this publication affects my privacy and may expose me to unwanted contact or harassment because [brief explanation]. I ask you to review the page and remove the information or restrict access to it where appropriate.
Please confirm receipt of this request and let me know what action has been taken.
Kind regards,
[Name]
Request de-indexing of a search result
Subject: Request to remove a search result concerning personal information
Hello,
I request the removal of the following result from your search engine: [exact result URL]. The source page is: [source URL].
The result displays or leads to personal information concerning me: [brief description]. I believe that continued indexing is harmful because [reasons, including context and any risk].
Please assess this request under the applicable privacy and personal-data rules and confirm your decision.
Kind regards,
[Name]
Important: these are general drafting aids, not legal forms or a guarantee of removal. The legal basis and information requested vary by country and service. French-law information on this website is limited to France.
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