How to Delete AT&T Completely
Learn how to delete your AT&T Mobile Security account, your personal data and also delete the AT&T app if you have it installed on your Iphone, Ipad or Android. If you want to end your relationship with AT&T Mobile Security completely, follow the guide.
Table of Contents:
1. Delete AT&T Account through Email
There are 2 methods to get your data (and account) deleted by AT&T Mobile Security. They are:
- Under GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation (for EU Residents): This gives you the right to ask an organization that holds data about you, to delete that data. This is known as the ‘right to erasure’. You can make your request verbally or in writing. We recommend writing via email, to serve as evidence. An organization has one calendar month to respond to your request.
- Under CCPA - California Consumer Privacy Act: This empowers California residents to request that a business delete the data/personal information it has on you. The business is legally required to delete the consumer's personal information from its records and direct any service providers to delete the data too. Failure of a business to comply with the CCPA can result in fines of up to $7,500 per violation.
Now we understand what the laws entail, You can delete your account by contacting AT&T Mobile Security via email. Here is how to handle the account data deletion request:
- In your email, state the reasons why you want your data/account deleted - Note that under GDPR or CCPA you don't need to provide a reason for your request
- Provide all the relevant information regarding your account with AT&T.
- Mention the Law under which you make your request - GDPR or CCPA
- Notify AT&T of the penalty for non-compliance - A $7,500 fine under CCPA and 4% of annual turnover under GDPR.
- Send your email to [email protected] Login to see email.
2. Deleting AT&T's App from your Phone
There are many reasons you may want to get rid of AT&T Mobile Security on your phone. It may be to clear storage or because you've grown tired of using the app.
Whatever your reason is, here's how to delete AT&T Mobile Security from an iPhone or Android device:
a. How to Delete AT&T app from your Iphone
If you want to delete AT&T Mobile Security from your iphone, here’s what you should do:
- From your home screen, tap the AT&T Mobile Security icon and hold till all apps start shaking.
- An "X" sign will appear on the top right corner of the app.
- Click the "X" sign on AT&T Mobile Security.
- Tap the red delete button and viola!
OR
- From your Iphone settings, click on "General".
- Now click on "Iphone Storage" and scroll down to see all the apps installed on your phone.
- Click the AT&T Mobile Security app you want to delete.
- Select "Delete AT&T Mobile Security" on the next screen and confirm delete.
b. How to delete AT&T from your Android phone
To delete AT&T Mobile Security from your android device, here's what you should do:
- Open Google Play
- From the hamburger menu icon, go to "My Apps & Games".
- From the list of available apps on your device, click on AT&T Mobile Security.
- Next, tap "Uninstall".
OR
- From your home screen or app drawer, tap and hold the AT&T Mobile Security app you want to delete.
- Click the part of the screen that shows "Uninstall".
Alternatively
- Go to your Android phone settings.
- Click on 'Apps'.
- Select the AT&T Mobile Security app you want to delete.
- Click "Uninstall".
AT&T Mobile Security Software Details
1. AT&T Mobile Security Plus includes all the functionality of AT&T Mobile Security Basic free features, plus additional security to protect your device, your data and your privacy.
2. AT&T Mobile Security helps protect your phone from malware, viruses, and system threats.
3. Also includes AT&T Call Protect for more control over nuisance calls at no additional charge.
4. • Secure Wi-Fi VPN (Virtual Private Network): Helps protect your data over open (unencrypted) Wi-Fi networks.
5. • Wi-Fi Alerts: Get alerts when a Wi-Fi network you join may be dangerous to help protect your privacy.