As the owner of the “Right to Be Forgotten” project, I have had the chance to work closely with users, developers and many online platforms. Through this journey, I have seen how difficult it can be for people to manage or delete their personal data. I decided to share some of my experiences and insights here because I believe that understanding the challenges behind this project can help us build a safer and more transparent digital space for everyone.

The “Right to Be Forgotten” project helps users take back control of their personal data. Many online services do not offer a clear way to delete accounts or remove old information. This creates a long digital trace that users cannot manage. The project was created to give users a direct and simple way to find out how they can delete their data on different platforms.

The project provides an open directory that shows how easy or difficult it is to delete an account on each service. Users can check this information before they create an account. This helps them make informed decisions about where they want to share their data. It also encourages online services to respect digital rights and improve their data removal processes.

The focus of the project is not only on links. It also focuses on education and awareness. Many users do not know that they have the right to delete their data. Some believe that if a platform does not show a delete button then removal is not possible. The project publishes guides and articles that explain the idea of the right to be forgotten in simple and practical terms.

The project is open source and the community plays an important role. Developers, designers and users can add new services, correct existing information or improve the user experience. This open structure keeps the directory up to date and gives the project different perspectives. It also means that the project belongs to everyone who uses it.

In the end, the “Right to Be Forgotten” project is a tool for protecting digital identity. As our online presence becomes larger, the need for better control of personal data becomes more important. The project helps users see that deleting data can be simple, clear and accessible. Its main goal is to help people feel that they are the owners of their data and not the other way around.

If you want to learn more about the project, you can read the full overview here: https://ashokri.com/right-to-be-forgotten-project-iran/