Google's chief executive has bowed to a landmark 'right to be forgotten' ruling and has today introduced a new form letting people apply to get themselves removed from search results. The changes come after the European Court of Justice ruled people have the 'right to be forgotten' - meaning Google searches linked to individuals can taken down if they tarnish their reputation. But in his first interview since the decision, company co-founder Larry Page suggested authoritarian states around the world will see the changes as a green light to internet censorship. Co-founder and CEO Larry Page has warned that a European court ruling on 'the right to be forgotten' will help corrupt governments around the world
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Company chief warns the changes will play into the hands of tyrants
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Larry Page says Euro court ruling will also hamper new internet firms
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Search engine to allow people to have links about them taken down
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Flood of cases expected following European court ruling on privacy
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Google says it will balance rights of individuals with public interest
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Mr Page insists public figures will not be protected from scrutiny
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