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submitted 5 days ago by artiman@piefed.social to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

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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[-] wunderkatze@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 5 days ago

I would not recommend acual deleting it. Save and delete all your data. Set a new very long password (they allow up to 128 char.). Then never use it again. This prevents impersonation. Nobody knows if/when your account nicht be available sometime after deleting it. Also, if you forget to change your e-mail adress you still have access.

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