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This provision establishes that data deletion is not immediate upon deactivation and that a 30-day hold period applies before queued deletion proceeds. Users seeking immediate data deletion should be aware that the deletion process is initiated, not completed, at the point of deactivation.
Interpretive note: The policy does not specify the total time from deactivation to completed deletion after the 30-day window, creating uncertainty about whether the timeline satisfies GDPR's erasure requirements.
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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
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This provision establishes that data deletion is not immediate upon deactivation and that a 30-day hold period applies before queued deletion proceeds. Users seeking immediate data deletion should be aware that the deletion process is initiated, not completed, at the point of deactivation.
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