A fresh commitment to enshrine the Right to be Forgotten in EU law has been hailed by an MEP for this region, as a positive development for people who have survived cancer and other chronic illnesses.
The Right to be Forgotten Bill means people would not have to disclose previous cancer diagnoses to banks and insurance companies following a period of time after their treatment.
The European Parliament has called on all member states to ensure that they introduce the Right to be Forgotten Bill by 2025.
Up to now, many cancer survivors have struggled to secure mortgage and life assurance approval, often for years after recovering from their diagnosis.
60% of respondents to a recent Irish Cancer Society survey said that they experienced difficulties when applying for mortgages, loans and insurance.
The Irish Government has been accused of not showing sufficient urgency in introducing a Right to be Forgotten Bill.
John Wall, who’s living with stage IV prostate cancer, says that insurance companies in particular need to address the difficulties cancer survivors have been facing.
Meanwhile, A MEP for this region is calling for similar provisions to cover mortgages.
Ireland South Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune says positive steps have been taken in Europe with regard to the Right to be Forgotten.
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