This provision states that account deactivation queues user data for deletion, removes the account from public view on X's platforms, and allows account restoration for up to 30 days following deactivation.
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This provision establishes that data deletion is not immediate upon deactivation but is queued, and that a 30-day restoration window means the account and associated data remain recoverable during that period; the policy separately notes that public content may be retained by third parties such as search engines independent of X's deletion process.
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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 Article 17 (right to erasure), which requires deletion of personal data without undue delay upon a valid deletion request, subject to specified exceptions.
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This provision establishes that data deletion is not immediate upon deactivation but is queued, and that a 30-day restoration window means the account and associated data remain recoverable during that period; the policy separately notes that public content may be retained by third parties such as search engines independent of X's deletion process.
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