| copyright | lastupdated | keywords | subcollection | ||
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2023-10-30 |
cos bucket, data deletion, data security |
cloud-databases |
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{: #faq-data-security} {: faq} {: support}
{: #faq-data-security-deletion} {: faq} {: support}
When an instance is deleted, {{site.data.keyword.databases-for}} holds the block storage volume and Cloud Object Storage (COS) bucket in a “soft delete” state up to 3 days before deletion. After that 3-day period, we issue a delete to the COS and block storage services for those data volumes.
For more information on volume deletions, see What happens to the data when Block Storage for Classic LUNs are deleted?{: external}.
For more information on bucket deletions, see Object Storage data deletion{: external}.
In accordance with GDPR and other regulations, {{site.data.keyword.databases-for}} retains instance logs for 30 days. After 30 days, it is deleted through the same process as a COS bucket.
Instances that are configured with the optional bring your own key (BYOK) capability have their data shredded. The data is inaccessible when the customer-owned encryption key is deleted from the Key Protect or Hyperprotect Crypto Services instance. For more information, see Deleting your Deployment and Removing your Data{: external}.