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. find accounts on the device
3. add or remove accounts
4. read your own contact card
5. find accounts on the device
6. read your contacts
7. modify your contacts
8. approximate location (network-based)
9. precise location (GPS and network-based)
10. directly call phone numbers
11. read phone status and identity
12. read the contents of your USB storage
13. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
14. read the contents of your USB storage
15. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
16. take pictures and videos
17. record audio
18. view Wi-Fi connections
19. read phone status and identity
20. view network connections
21. create accounts and set passwords
22. pair with Bluetooth devices
23. send sticky broadcast
24. change network connectivity
25. connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
26. disable your screen lock
27. full network access
28. change your audio settings
29. control Near Field Communication
30. read sync settings
31. run at startup
32. draw over other apps
33. use accounts on the device
34. control vibration
35. prevent device from sleeping
36. modify system settings
37. toggle sync on and off
38. download files without notification
39. read sync statistics
40. receive data from Internet

1. Delete Skype Account through Email

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

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 skypeuploader@redacted... Click 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".

3. Delete Skype on Android phone

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

1. You can make free video calls with up to 100 people, send and receive text messages, use ChatGPT with others, send voice messages, emojis, share your screen to show what you’re working on.

2. • Camera - The camera is needed for people to see you during video calls, or for you to be able to take photos or videos whilst you’re using Skype.

3. • System Alert Window - This setting allows Skype screensharing, which requires access to all information on the screen or played on the device whilst you record or broadcast content.

4. • Microphone - The microphone is needed for people to hear you during audio or video calls or for you to record audio messages.

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6. • Notifications - Notifications allow users to know when messages or calls are received even when Skype is not actively used.

7. All permissions are optional and require consent (you can continue using Skype without granting these permissions, but certain features may not be available).

8. • Contacts - Skype can sync and upload your device contacts to Microsoft's servers so that you can easily find and connect with your contacts that already use Skype.

9. • External Storage - Storage is needed to be able to store photos or to share your photos with others you may chat with.

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11. • Read Phone state - Access to phone state allows you to place a call on hold when a regular phone call is in progress.

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