When Will A "Requested" Deletion Be Completed?
Every step to remove your information takes time, but that begs the question: When will a "Requested" deletion be completed?
This question is difficult to answer as it depends on how responsive or compliant the site holding your information will be. Many of the Data Brokers with your information are unwilling to let it go, so when we request to remove it, they will resist it for as long as possible. This resistance often leads to a hold on the removal process, meaning it can take up to 3 months for the deletion request to be honored.
Others will respond quickly and comply with minimal issues, leading to only a few weeks to complete the deletion. This variety in responses means there is not always a confirmed answer for how long an "In Progress" request can be resolved, but we will always try to fix them as quickly as possible.
The timeline varies from company to company, but if a company fully complies with CCPA or GDPR, privacy requests should be at most 30-60 days. We will aggressively follow up until we hear back from them, as we always notify these companies of your request and continue working hard to complete as many exposures as possible for you. Your patience is appreciated throughout this whole process.
We are here to help you protect your privacy and have your best interests in mind at every point of your journey.
We provide a vast collection of support resources to help you make the most of your External Data Privacy protection with Privacy Bee.
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This question is difficult to answer as it depends on how responsive or compliant the site holding your information will be. Many of the Data Brokers with your information are unwilling to let it go, so when we request to remove it, they will resist it for as long as possible. This resistance often leads to a hold on the removal process, meaning it can take up to 3 months for the deletion request to be honored.
Others will respond quickly and comply with minimal issues, leading to only a few weeks to complete the deletion. This variety in responses means there is not always a confirmed answer for how long an "In Progress" request can be resolved, but we will always try to fix them as quickly as possible.
The timeline varies from company to company, but if a company fully complies with CCPA or GDPR, privacy requests should be at most 30-60 days. We will aggressively follow up until we hear back from them, as we always notify these companies of your request and continue working hard to complete as many exposures as possible for you. Your patience is appreciated throughout this whole process.
We are here to help you protect your privacy and have your best interests in mind at every point of your journey.
Didn't find what you were looking for?
We provide a vast collection of support resources to help you make the most of your External Data Privacy protection with Privacy Bee.
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact a customer support representative directly.
Contact Us
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Updated on: 03/20/2025
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