How to Delete Skype Completely

Table of Contents:

1. Delete via Email
2. Delete on iphone
3. Delete on android

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Data Skype collects from your device

1. retrieve running apps
2. read sensitive log data
3. find accounts on the device
4. add or remove accounts
5. read calendar events plus confidential information
6. find accounts on the device
7. read your contacts
8. modify your contacts
9. directly call phone numbers
10. read phone status and identity
11. read the contents of your USB storage
12. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
13. read the contents of your USB storage
14. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
15. take pictures and videos
16. record audio
17. view Wi-Fi connections
18. read phone status and identity
19. view network connections
20. create accounts and set passwords
21. pair with Bluetooth devices
22. access Bluetooth settings
23. send sticky broadcast
24. change network connectivity
25. allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
26. connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
27. full network access
28. change your audio settings
29. read sync settings
30. use accounts on the device
31. control vibration
32. prevent device from sleeping
33. toggle sync on and off
34. read sync statistics
35. receive data from Internet

1. Delete Skype Account through Email

There are 2 methods to get your data (and account) deleted by Skype for Business for Android:

1. Under GDPR: EU/UK Residents have the right to ask (via email), an organization that holds data about them to delete it. This is known as the ‘right to erasure’. Organizations have one month to respond to the request.


2. Under CCPA: California residents have the right to request that a company delete the data/personal information it has on them. A failure to comply with this will result in a fine of upto $7,500.

Now you understand what the Law says, Send your Request directly to Skype using the form below:

Alternatively, you can follow these steps below to get Skype to delete your account/data:

1. To delete your Skype account, contact Skype via email and provide the reasons for your request.
2. Mention the law under which you make your request (GDPR or CCPA).
3. Notify Skype of the penalty for non-compliance - A $7,500 fine under CCPA and 4% of annual turnover under GDPR.
4. Send the email to SFBAndroidApp@redacted... Login to see email.

2. How to Delete Skype on Iphone

1. On iphone, Goto "Settings "
2. Click on "General" » "Iphone Storage".
3. Select the app, and click "Delete Skype for Business for Android".

3. Delete Skype on Android phone

1. Go to your Android phone Settings.
2. Click on "Apps & Games".
3. Select "Skype for Business for Android" and Click "Uninstall".

1. Skype for Business, formerly Lync 2013, for Android extends the power of Lync and Skype to your favorite mobile device: voice & video over wireless, rich presence, instant messaging, conferencing, and calling features from a single, easy-to-use interface.

2. IMPORTANT: THIS SOFTWARE REQUIRES CONNECTIVITY TO VALIDLY LICENSED COPIES OF MICROSOFT LYNC OR SKYPE FOR BUSINESS SERVER OR OFFICE 365 / LYNC ONLINE / SKYPE FOR BUSINESS ONLINE AND WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT IT.

3. Also, some functionality might require an update to Lync or Skype for Business Server or might not be available to all users.

4. However, you must have a Skype for Business or Lync account in order to use (and enjoy) the full capability of the Skype for Business Mobile app.

5. UPDATES TO MICROSOFT LYNC SERVER OR SKYPE FOR BUSINESS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PROPER PERFORMANCE.

6. Anyone can use the Skype for Business Mobile app when invited to a Skype for Business or Lync 2013 meeting.

7. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT YOUR COMPANY’S LICENSE TO AND/OR DEPLOYMENT OF LYNC OR SKYPE FOR BUSINESS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR IT DEPARTMENT.

8. SKYPE FOR BUSINESS APP IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR Android 4.0 OR GREATER.

9. SOME FUNCTIONALITY MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL COUNTRIES.

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