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| Updated on February 17, 2026 | science-and-technology

What actually happens to your data after you delete it?

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@riyaagrawal5380 | Posted on February 17, 2026

When you delete something, it usually isn’t erased instantly. Your device just marks that space as available. The actual data stays there until new data overwrites it. On cloud services, it often moves to backup systems first before being permanently removed.

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