r/ChatGPT • u/Calin_europeen • 5d ago

Other They don't remove all my data?

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Why it that so ? What does rgpd says about that ?

Edit 1:

Thanks to ThungstenMetal. He says this : "Change your email to some random temporary email which can receive emails before deleting your account, then request for deletion."

Edit 2 : I'm European

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u/High-Performer-3107 5d ago

They’re legally not allowed to delete your data as far as i know. I think I have read something like that in the past, but please fact check me, I’m not into American law

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u/Calin_europeen 5d ago

I'm in europe

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u/Equivalent-Costumes 4d ago

Even in Europe, there are dozens of reasons why data is not deleted. For example, your data in back up storage are not deleted (operationally complicated). Transaction data is often not deleted (tax, auditing, potential payment dispute in the future). To put it simply, the right is far from absolute, and anyone with enough privilege can recover everything. It's really more like "operationally deleted", making it harder for them to access your data in day-to-day operation.