data deletion

Definitions

The process of removing or erasing information from a storage medium, making it inaccessible or unrecoverable.

The act of permanently destroying digital records to ensure privacy, security, or to free up storage space.

Examples

The company implemented a strict data deletion policy to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

Users can request the permanent data deletion of their accounts through the settings menu.

Synonyms

Information erasure Data purging Record removal File destruction Clearing digital information Wiping data

Antonyms

Data retention Information preservation Record archiving Data storage Maintaining digital records Data recovery