X retains certain data even after you delete your account, for a period of time and for purposes including legal compliance, safety, and fraud prevention.
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The provision creates a phased deletion structure that balances account removal with data recovery capability, establishing a 30-day operational window before permanent deletion processes commence. This mechanism determines the timeframe within which deactivation decisions can be reversed without data loss.
If you close your X account, some of your personal data may be retained by X for legal, safety, or operational reasons, meaning full erasure is not guaranteed upon account deletion.
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"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
Post-deletion data retention practices must be justified under GDPR Article 17 exemptions (legal obligation, public interest, legitimate interest) and must comply with CCPA deletion right requirements.
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The provision creates a phased deletion structure that balances account removal with data recovery capability, establishing a 30-day operational window before permanent deletion processes commence. This mechanism determines the timeframe within which deactivation decisions can be reversed without data loss.
If you close your X account, some of your personal data may be retained by X for legal, safety, or operational reasons, meaning full erasure is not guaranteed upon account deletion.
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