Android and iOS

Account deletion and security-data lifecycle

OAuth, passkeys, biometrics, device registration and recovery.

Identity and sessions1 min readEditorial methods

Deletion combines identity, retention and session revocation. One user must not be able to delete another's account.

Evaluation approach

Verify the request appropriately and explain immediate deletion and justified retention. Check current platform requirements separately.

Application example

Deleted-account tokens must not initiate new API operations. Review local caches and notification registrations too.

Limits and considerations

Hiding the account screen does not delete server data or authority.

Work still running during deletion

Reassess transfers, notifications and open connections that may continue. Test that old keys cannot create new data for a deleted account.

Checks and decisions

  • Verify requests
  • Revoke sessions
  • Explain retained records

Sources

The primary references above provide the technical basis. Example workflows and evaluation suggestions are this publication’s explanations, not independent test results for a particular product.