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Is it safe to delete my Google account? (piefed.social)
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I have switched everything to privacy alternatives is it safe to delete my Google account or is it needed for some android features also if I delete my account does Google delete all my data if not, can I request the deletion of my data under the GDPR

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[-] AmbiguousProps@lemmy.today 4 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I would try removing your Google account from the phone in settings and see what happens (before you delete the account). If you can survive with the results, go for it!

this post was submitted on 26 Sep 2025
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