German SPD Proposes 'Right to Be Forgotten' for Cancer Survivors

Germany's SPD has introduced legislation granting cancer survivors a "right to be forgotten," barring banks, insurers, and adoption agencies from requiring disclosure of a past cancer diagnosis after a medically justified period, generally five years. The measure affects an estimated 5.5 million Germans given a clean bill of health. The German Insurance Association opposes fixed time limits, citing risk-based pricing concerns.