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France's Court of Cassation refuses to anonymize an old news article about a criminal conviction

France's Court of Cassation rejects a request to anonymize a news article about a criminal conviction.

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The fact

The case involved a former sports executive, with events dating back several years.

The right to be forgotten does not apply to journalistic archives deemed of public interest.

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Why it matters

Cette décision clarifie les limites du droit à l'oubli face à la liberté de la presse et à l'intérêt public, impactant les médias et les personnes condamnées cherchant à effacer leur passé judiciaire des archives en ligne.

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