Templates of requirements for removing information about yourself from the site, social networks, etc.

15 February 2024 5 minutes

In this article, templates of requirements for removing information about yourself from the site, social networks, etc. are provided for review and use.

1. Request for immediate deletion of my personal data.

I, XXX, am requesting the immediate removal of my personal data from your [site] and all related databases.

Without my consent, you collect, store and use my personal data, which is a violation of my rights recorded in:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR);
  • the Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection”;
  • the US Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA);
  • and other legal acts that regulate the protection of personal data.

I emphasize that, in my opinion, you violate my right to privacy and protection of my personal data. Therefore, I request you to immediately stop any collection, storage and use of my personal data.

Expressing my intention of benevolence and desire to protect my right to privacy, I am contacting you to request the immediate removal of all my personal data from your [site] and databases.

The purpose of the request: pre-trial settlement of a possible violation of Ukrainian and international legislation on the protection of personal data. However, I intend, after 14 days from the date of sending this letter, to take further steps, including legal and judicial, to protect your rights, if you do not respond to this request.

I look forward to your reply as soon as possible.

Sincerely, XXX.

XXX @gmail.com

2. Demand for immediate termination of infringement of intellectual property rights (TM)

I am the owner of the trademarks: XXX; registration numbers (XXX), and have the exclusive right to use and protect these trademarks. I am writing to you with a notice and a request for the immediate removal of the violation of intellectual property rights.

Without my consent, your [site] XXX repeatedly uses my trademarks in a negative context, which leads to their discredit and violates the rules governing intellectual property rights.

I emphasize that, in my opinion, you are infringing my exclusive right to use my trademarks granted to me by:

  • the Paris Convention on the Protection of Industrial Property;

  • The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS);

  • Law of Ukraine “On protection of rights to marks for goods and services”;

  • The US Law “On Marks for Goods and Services” (Lanham Act);

  • The US Digital Copyright Act (DMCA);

  • and other normative legal acts regarding the protection of intellectual property.

I emphasize my legal right to protect my trademark against any illegal use that I believe is being made by you. Expressing my intention of benevolence and desire to protect you from a possible violation of Ukrainian and international legislation, I am requesting you to immediately stop using my trademarks and remove all mentions of them on your [site].

The purpose of the request: pre-trial settlement of the illegal use of my trademark. However, I intend, after 14 days from the date of sending this letter, to take further steps, including legal and judicial, to protect your rights, if you do not respond to this request.

I look forward to your reply as soon as possible.

Sincerely, XXX.

XXX @gmail.com

3. Request for immediate removal of false information that damages my reputation

I, XXX, am writing to you with concern about the false information posted on your [site] XXX, which unduly harms my reputation. This information is false and intended to discredit me personally and professionally, resulting in negative consequences for my name and business reputation.

I emphasize that spreading false information about a person is contrary to the norms governing the right to protection of honor and dignity, including:

  • The Civil Code of Ukraine;

  • Criminal codex of Ukraine;

  • Law of Ukraine “On protection against unfair competition”;

  • Law of Ukraine “On Information”;

  • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR);

  • European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR);

  • and other international standards and conventions protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the right to protection of reputation.

I emphasize my legal right to demand the removal of false information and the restoration of my reputation from any illegal dissemination of it that I believe is being carried out by you.

Expressing my intention of benevolence and desire to protect my honor and dignity, I am requesting you to immediately remove the mentioned false information and take all necessary measures to prevent its further dissemination.

The purpose of the request: pre-trial settlement of the situation that arose due to false accusations. However, I intend, after 14 days from the date of sending this letter, to take further steps, including legal and judicial, to protect your rights, if you do not respond to this request.

I look forward to your reply as soon as possible.

Sincerely, XXX.

[email protected]

These legal recommendations were developed by a lawyer in the field of protection of business interests and intellectual property. For professional legal advice, contact via Telegram: @your_legist

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