# Deletion of data and Secondary use of data.

**URL:** <https://help.galaxyproject.org/t/deletion-of-data-and-secondary-use-of-data/9316>\
**Category:** Uncategorized\
**Created:** [January 20, 2023, 9:44am UTC](https://help.galaxyproject.org/t/deletion-of-data-and-secondary-use-of-data/9316 "2023-01-20T09:44:49Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Tomochan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/help.galaxyproject.org/tomochan/32/4183_2.png) [@Tomochan](https://help.galaxyproject.org/u/Tomochan)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 9:44am UTC](https://help.galaxyproject.org/t/deletion-of-data-and-secondary-use-of-data/9316/1 "2023-01-20T09:44:49Z")

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I would like to use the Galaxy/hutlab format to write a paper about gut microbiota.

So, I would like to ask four questions in order to apply to the IRB.  
①If an unregistered user uploads gut microbiota data, how long does the data take to be deleted? I want to know the exact period.  
② After the data is completely deleted, will it never be restored?  
③Will the data stored on the site, Galaxy/hutlab be used without the consent of the uploader?  
④Will my uploaded data and analysis results are seen by anyone other than me?

I have already browsed the following sites：  
・[Managing Datasets in Galaxy - Galaxy Community Hub](https://galaxyproject.org/learn/managing-datasets/#delete-vs-delete-permanently)  
・[Downloading and Deleting Data in Galaxy](https://training.galaxyproject.org/training-material/topics/galaxy-interface/tutorials/download-delete-data/tutorial.html#fn:1)

I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

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**Author:** ![jennaj](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/help.galaxyproject.org/jennaj/32/27_2.png) [@jennaj](https://help.galaxyproject.org/u/jennaj)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2023, 12:17am UTC](https://help.galaxyproject.org/t/deletion-of-data-and-secondary-use-of-data/9316/2 "2023-03-02T00:17:56Z")

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Cross-posted here [Deletion of data / Secondary use of data](https://help.galaxyproject.org/t/deletion-of-data-secondary-use-of-data/9338)

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**Author:** ![jennaj](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/help.galaxyproject.org/jennaj/32/27_2.png) [@jennaj](https://help.galaxyproject.org/u/jennaj)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2023, 12:18am UTC](https://help.galaxyproject.org/t/deletion-of-data-and-secondary-use-of-data/9316/3 "2023-03-02T00:18:04Z")

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