The policy states that account deletion initiates permanent data deletion but permits retention and processing of persistent identifiers such as IP addresses and device identifiers for up to two years after deletion for stated safety and security purposes.
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This provision establishes a two-year post-deletion retention period for persistent identifiers, which creates a materially longer data lifecycle than account deletion alone would suggest. Under GDPR, retention beyond what is necessary for the original purpose requires a documented lawful basis and proportionality justification; under CCPA and similar state laws, users' deletion rights may be subject to exceptions for security and fraud prevention purposes.
Removal of specific 2-year retention window for persistent identifiers post-deletion reduces transparency on how long Roblox retains data after account termination.
View full change record →Removal of the specific post-deletion retention period for persistent identifiers eliminates transparency about long-term data retention after account deletion, replaced with vaguer general retention language.
View full change record →Under this clause, users who delete their Roblox accounts may have persistent identifiers including IP addresses and device identifiers retained for up to two years after deletion for safety and security purposes as stated in the policy. The agreement characterizes this as an exception to the general permanent deletion practice initiated upon account closure.
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"When you delete your account, Roblox initiates permanent deletion of data in our systems. For safety and security purposes (e.g., bot prevention), Roblox may process persistent identifiers for up to two years after account deletion.Excerpt from Roblox's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Post-deletion data retention implicates GDPR's storage limitation principle, which requires that personal data not be retained longer than necessary for the specified purpose; US state privacy laws including CCPA contain security and fraud …
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This provision establishes a two-year post-deletion retention period for persistent identifiers, which creates a materially longer data lifecycle than account deletion alone would suggest. Under GDPR, retention beyond what is necessary for the original purpose requires a documented lawful basis and proportionality justification; under CCPA and similar state laws, users' deletion rights may be subject to exceptions for security and …
Under this clause, users who delete their Roblox accounts may have persistent identifiers including IP addresses and device identifiers retained for up to two years after deletion for safety and security purposes as stated in the policy. The agreement characterizes this as an exception to the general permanent deletion practice initiated upon account closure.
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