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this post was submitted on 04 Dec 2024
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That depends on the privacy protections where you live and the policies of each service:
For the first two, I wouldn't bother. I personally poisoned my data with Reddit before leaving, because I've heard of then reversing deletions. For the third, deleting may make sense.
But in general, I'd keep your other accounts open until you fully transition to the new one.
Below is information when considering a replacement service.
Anything where data is stored on a server you don't directly control can be leaked or subpoenad from the org that owns that server. Any unencrypted communication can be intercepted, and any regular encryption (HTTPS) can be logged by that server (e.g. under court order without notifying the customer).
Even "secure" services can be ordered to keep logs. Here's an example from Proton mai, and here's one involving Tutanota.
So it depends on your threat model, or in other words, who you're trying to keep away from your data. Just think about how screwed you might be if:
The answers to the above should help you decide which to type of service you'd feel comfortable with, and what tradeoffs you're willing to make.
Check out your old reddit account. I poisoned my data, too, then deleted it, but they restored it completely like the bastards they are. I deleted my 2F too, so it's there forever now.
Yup, I figured that would be the case. I "deleted" my account, so I can't go verify, but I let it sit for a couple weeks and my poisoned posts were still there (even got a couple replies asking WTF is up w/ my comments).
So yeah, not sure if my data is still there or not, but at least I tried.