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If this is actually enforced it will be a huge boon for everyone. Especially if they require proof of some sort that the account info is gone.

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What kind of proof could establish that something has been deleted?

GDPR data package request should return an empty set.

Well, here's a snippet from my GdprReportGenerator.java :

account = getAccount(); if (account.wasDeleted) { return emptyPdf(); }

Of course there might be hell to pay if the EU catches this, but well..

An "AppStore oath" could come close.

What actual benefit will anyone derive from this?

There are a lot of shitty companies that require you to contact support or even wait weeks before you can delete your account.

Yep.. for subscription cancellation and account deletion. One of the reasons I love the AppStore

The ability to easily delete an account they don’t want anymore? Without jumping through hoops like contacting support. Not sure your question is serious or not.

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