The Right to Be Forgotten in Insurance: What Has Changed (eco.sapo.pt)

• Right to be forgotten limits the use of health data in insurance assessments
• Insurers may only use relevant data for risk evaluation
• Exceptions exist for life and health insurance with high coverage amounts

"This article examines the implementation of the right to be forgotten in the Portuguese insurance sector. It details how insurers must handle personal data, especially when assessing risk. New regulations restrict the use of historical health data to prevent discrimination, while allowing exceptions for certain insurance products. The legislative change aims to balance privacy protection with business interests."