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Inactive account deletion

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Inactive account deletion is where accounts get deleted after being unused, with the timeframe often being from 6 months to 5 years.

How it works

Often, companies delete or purge inactive accounts.

Why it is a problem

Examples

  • Google has deleted inactive accounts, often citing 'privacy reasons' as a reason for doing it.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Barker, Shane. "Google's Inactive Account Deletion policy: What You Need To Know". Expert beacon. Retrieved 29 Oct 2025.
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