Published by Skype on Feb 21, 2024

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.

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




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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... 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".


3. Delete Skype on Android phone

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



12 details about Skype app

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1. • 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.

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

3. You can make free video calls with up to 100 people, send and receive free text messages and use ChatGPT with others.

4. With Skype, you can send voice messages, emojis, share your screen to show what you’re working on.

5. Skype is now integrated with Bing, cutting-edge AI-powered copilot, the latest generative language model from OpenAI that you can use for free.

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

7. With private Skype Number, you can keep your personal and business life separate and enjoy affordable calling to landlines and mobiles around the world.

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

9. • 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.

10. • Motion Usage - Motion usage is used so that Skype can detect when your device is rotated, so that Skype can orientate the camera correctly.

11. • Siri - This allows Siri to make calls in Skype.

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