The right to be forgotten and workers’ health protection: a critical balancing act

The recent introduction of the right to oncological oblivion in some European states raises critical issues. While designed to protect cancer survivors from discrimination, this right may compromise occupational health surveillance for workers exposed to carcinogenic hazards. This commentary raises questions for future policy and research.

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BMC Public Health
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2026-05-02
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-27544-5
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Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
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The right to be forgotten and workers’ health protection: a critical balancing act

Maria Grazia Lourdes Monaco, Elpidio Maria Garzillo
BMC Public Health
Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
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The right to be forgotten and workers’ health protection: a critical balancing act

Maria Grazia Lourdes Monaco, Elpidio Maria Garzillo
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Abstract

The recent introduction of the right to oncological oblivion in some European states raises critical issues. While designed to protect cancer survivors from discrimination, this right may compromise occupational health surveillance for workers exposed to carcinogenic hazards. This commentary raises questions for future policy and research.

BMC Public HealthVol. 26(1)
University of Verona (IT), Agenzia Sanitaria Regionale Abruzzo (IT)
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 12%
Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
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