Françoise Meunier, Vice President of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium, and Founder of the European Initiative on Ending Discrimination Against Cancer Survivors, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Malta Introduces the Right to Be Forgotten for Cancer Survivors
On 30 March, Maltese Parliament unanimously adopted the legislation granting the Right to Be Forgotten to cancer survivors in Malta.
I consider this a huge success and a significant milestone for huge success for cancer survivors and patient rights.
This law is an important and long-awaited step forward in protecting the dignity of cancer survivors, ensuring they are not subjected to lifelong discrimination due to their medical history.
The law promotes greater access to employment and financial services, reinforcing that recovery should be recognised and respected in both policy and practice.
While a positive development, the prescribed non-disclosure period of 10 years for adults does not align with the commonly accepted standard across many EU jurisdictions, where a 5-year period is the standard.
Regular dialogue and assessments will be crucial to effectively implement the legislation and ensure it remains focused on protecting and empowering survivors.
I look forward to seeing how this initiative will not only improve fairness and inclusion for cancer survivors in Malta but also inspire positive change across other EU countries!”
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