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Should We Have the Right to Be Forgotten Online?

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A new company called Forget.me wants to help you control how you’re presented online, but critics say it supports censorship.

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What comes up when you enter your name into Google? It could be positive: mentions in newspapers or notices for awards received. But the results likely include some negative material as well: your phone number and address might show up, some sloppy party photos taken without your permission, or even...

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