How do I permanently delete iCloud data?

In Settings on iCloud.com, click Restore Files (in the Advanced section). Select each file you want to permanently remove, or select Select All. Click Delete.
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How do I completely clear my iCloud?

Go to Settings> Apple ID> iCloud> Manage Storage> iCloud Drive. You will see all the files stored in iCloud Drive. Swipe left and tap on the trash icon to delete the file.
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How do I permanently delete iPhone backups from iCloud?

Delete backups and turn off iCloud Backup for your device
  1. Go to Settings > [your name], then tap iCloud.
  2. Tap Manage Storage > Backups.
  3. Tap the name of the device whose backup you'd like to delete.
  4. Tap Delete Backup > Turn Off & Delete.
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Can you permanently delete files stored in the cloud?

The short answer is yes. After you delete a file from your computer, the file will also be deleted from the cloud the next time your system syncs. At the same time, this is not a permanent, irreversible process. Most cloud storage systems allow you to restore a deleted file within 30 days.
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Are permanently deleted files gone forever iPhone?

Answer: A: If you're using Photos (not iPhoto), "deleted" images are held for about 30 days in the Recently Deleted album. If you "permanently" deleted them from that special album, they're gone for real.
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Can you permanently delete photos from iCloud?

Delete photos and videos

In Photos on iCloud.com, select the photos or videos you want to delete, or double-click a single photo or video. , then click Delete. Deleted photos and videos are placed in the Recently Deleted album, where they remain for 30 days before being permanently removed.
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How do I permanently delete data from my iPhone?

Steps to Factory Reset iPhone:
  1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
  2. Tap and follow General > Reset.
  3. Tap on Erase All Content and Settings.
  4. A dialog box appears, click Erase Now.
  5. Enter Passcode and your Apple ID password, when prompted. This will wipe iPhone completely and turn off the device.
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Does deleting from iPhone delete from iCloud?

When you delete a photo or video from the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, it also deletes from your iCloud Photos and any other devices where you're signed in to iCloud Photos.
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Where do permanently deleted photos go?

If you deleted an item and want it back, check your trash to see if it's there.
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app .
  2. At the bottom, tap Library Trash .
  3. Touch and hold the photo or video you want to restore.
  4. At the bottom, tap Restore. The photo or video will be back: In your phone's gallery app.
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Can hackers recover permanently deleted photos?

Deleted files are at risk

Cybercriminals and hackers can gain access to personal information stored in your computer even after you think you've deleted the files. This includes everything from financial documents to scanned images. If you think those files are gone because they've been deleted, think again.
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Are photos ever truly deleted?

While if the pictures are more than 30 days old, they will be permanently deleted.
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Can photos be recovered after permanently deleted?

Is it possible to recover permanently deleted photos after 30 days? Yes, it's possible, but you need to have a backup of your photos in the cloud or on an external drive.
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What happens if I delete my backup from iCloud?

If you delete iCloud backup, your photos, messages, and other app data will be permanently removed. Your music files, movies, and the apps themselves are not in iCloud backups. You can download them on iPhone any time you want.
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How do I delete all my photos from iCloud?

To delete a photo or photos from iCloud, log in on iCloud.com, and go to Photos. Then, simply select all photos and press the trash icon. This is the same as using Photos on iPhone or Mac; you'll need to go to your Recently Deleted folder to permanently delete everything.
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Why is my iCloud storage full after deleting photos?

But sometimes, you may notice that your iCloud is still full even though you delete some data. It is probably because iCloud still holds backups of your old iOS devices. To delete those files, you can tap “Backups” when you enter iCloud storage on Settings.
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Do things stay in the cloud forever?

Ultimately, cloud storage is about having your files accessible no matter what happens or what device you use. Magnetic tapes can be encrypted and keep your files safe for 30 years without any deterioration or artifacts whereas hard drives of servers can fail in as little as five years.
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