This provision states that account deactivation initiates a data deletion queue process, removes the account from public view, and allows account restoration for up to 30 days after deactivation.
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This clause establishes that data deletion is not immediate upon deactivation but is queued following a 30-day reactivation window, which affects the timeline for data subject deletion rights requests under GDPR and CCPA.
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Compare across platforms →"If you follow the instructions here, your account will be deactivated and your data will be queued for deletion. When deactivated, your X account, including your display name, username, and public profile, will no longer be viewable on X.com, X for iOS, and X for Android. For up to 30 days after deactivation it is still possible to restore your X account if it was accidentally or wrongfully deactivated.Excerpt from X's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The 30-day reactivation window before data deletion processing engages GDPR's right to erasure requirements, which generally require deletion without undue delay upon a valid request, and CCPA's deletion right timelines.
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This clause establishes that data deletion is not immediate upon deactivation but is queued following a 30-day reactivation window, which affects the timeline for data subject deletion rights requests under GDPR and CCPA.
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