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OpenAI's ChatGPT file deletion policy lacks user verification

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user on Reddit has raised concerns about OpenAI's file deletion policy within ChatGPT. They discovered that files deleted from the ChatGPT Library are moved to a trash folder for 30 days but are not accessible to the user during this period. This lack of user access to the trash prevents verification of permanent deletion, unlike other cloud storage services. The user questions why there isn't a user-accessible trash feature for verifying file removal. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential data privacy concerns for users storing sensitive information within AI chat platforms.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue regarding a product feature, not a new release or significant industry event.

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OpenAI's ChatGPT file deletion policy lacks user verification

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/deadwood-bartender ·

    Images and files “supposedly” deleted from Trash after 30 days

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I recently deleted some images and documents from my ChatGPT account and discovered something users should be aware of.<br /> Simply deleting a chat does NOT delete the accompanying files from your ChatGPT Library. I therefore went into the Libra…

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