Media rectification demand — template + 1-week deadline
Incorrect publication in press or online? Template with legal references + 1-week deadline for rectification or removal.
See our article News media published. Legal basis: Dutch Civil Code 6:167 (rectification on unlawful publication) + GDPR Art. 16 (rectification of personal data) + portrait law Art. 21 + ECHR Art. 8 (private life). Template elements: (1) Publication identification (URL, date, article title, section). (2) Which specific claim is incorrect (quote + your correction). (3) Evidence of inaccuracy. (4) Legal basis: Dutch Civil Code 6:167 + GDPR Art. 16. (5) Request: (a) publish rectification (same prominent level as original), (b) or article removal, (c) or article update with correction. (6) Deadline: 1 week (for online), 2 weeks (for print at next edition). (7) On no action: civil proceedings + damages claim. How to send: editorial chief + editorial ombudsman (if any). Via registered letter OR email with read receipt. On refusal: (1) Journalism Council (rvdj.nl) — non-binding but morally heavy. (2) Civil preliminary injunction — judge can impose rectification + penalty. (3) Damages claim Art. 82 GDPR + Dutch Civil Code 6:162 tort. Tip: save evidence of impact — missed jobs, relationship stress, health impact. Strengthens damages claim.
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