Since June 2018 in the European Union comes into force the new rules for the protection of personal data, according to which companies must ensure the possibility of removing personal data. Each user will be able to require the complete deletion of information about himself. For example, delete an account in social networks and even all comments, if they do not represent public interest.
This is good news for the community, but there is a subtle nuance. Such rules are contrary to the principle of the functioning of the detachment, because one of the most important "chips" of technology is immutability.
Penalty for violation is up to 4% of the company's income or up to 20 million euros. It is interesting how companies and states will solve this problem ...