The policy states that account deactivation queues data for deletion and removes the public profile from visibility, but that the account and associated data can be restored for up to 30 days following deactivation.
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This provision establishes that data deletion is not immediate upon account deactivation, with a 30-day restoration window during which account data is retained; users requesting immediate deletion should be aware of this staging period.
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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
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR's right to erasure requirements, which require deletion without undue delay upon a valid request, and CCPA's deletion rights for California residents.
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This provision establishes that data deletion is not immediate upon account deactivation, with a 30-day restoration window during which account data is retained; users requesting immediate deletion should be aware of this staging period.
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