New 'right to be forgotten' on social media is unveiled

We users will be able to force social media firms to delete their personal information under new'right to be forgotten' rules unveiled by the government. The Data Protection Bill will make it simpler for people to control how companies use their data, with extra powers for the information watchdog to issue fines of up to £17million. Under the plans, individuals will have more control over their data by having the right to be forgotten and ask for their personal data to be erased. This will also mean that people can ask social media channels to delete information they posted in their childhood. They will be able to erase embarrassing information from the internet, such as posts on social networks or online dating sites.