Which of the following is not true about the changes to EU data protection rules proposed in 2012?
A)The new rules would require Internet companies to obtain explicit consent from consumers for the use of their personal data.
B)The new rules would require Internet companies to delete information at the user's request.
C)The new rules would require Internet companies to retain information only as long as absolutely necessary.
D)The new rules would reject the right to be forgotten.
E)The new rules would apply only to all companies providing services in Europe.

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The proposed changes to EU data protection rules actually support the right to be forgotten, allowing individuals to request the deletion of their personal data from internet companies. Therefore, option D is not true. Options A, B, and C are true, and option E is partially true as the rules apply not only to companies based in Europe but also to non-European companies that offer services to European citizens.

Which of the Following Is Not True About the Changes