OVERCOMING DISCRIMINATION: THE CASE OF ONCOLOGICAL RIGHT TO BE FORGOTT EN IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY

Abstract

In the current era of the digital revolution and social transformation driven by globalization, there has been a constant proliferation and easy accessibility of personal data through online search engines. This phenomenon has transcended the barriers of individuals' privacy protection, leading to a series of direct infringements on their fundamental rights of personal freedom.

Within this framework, there has arisen a need to establish the "right to be forgotten," which has extended to the oncological context. In this specific context, individuals who have overcome cancer often face discriminatory barriers due to their classification as "high-risk subjects" when trying to access essential financial services such as loans, insurance, or mortgages to continue with their life projects.

This article underscores the necessity for new legal safeguards to be established in the legislative realm to expand the sphere of privacy protection and counter the risks and violations stemming from the massive exposure of personal information. In this process, it is of vital importance to conduct a comprehensive evaluation that considers the importance of achieving an efficient balance in regulation to protect the rights of individuals who have faced cancer without compromising the economic viability of financial institutions