When a user is deleted in Stream, their associated data, such as activities and reactions, is not automatically removed. To ensure a comprehensive cleanup, you must manually remove these elements.
Our team is working on the GDPR endpoint, but this article provides a workaround for effectively deleting all user-associated data.
Understanding the Default Behavior
When you delete a user, their data remains in the system. This includes:
- Reactions
- Activities
- Other user-related content
You'll need to take additional steps to ensure that all user-associated data is deleted.
Recommended Approach: Using Foreign IDs for User Data Management
Steps to Remove All User-Associated Data:
-
Assign a Consistent Foreign ID:
- When creating activities for a user (e.g.,
userA
), use a consistent foreign_id pattern, such asuserRef:userA
.
- When creating activities for a user (e.g.,
-
Delete Activities by Foreign ID:
- After deleting the user, identify all their associated activities using the foreign_id.
- Remove these activities from the feed using the foreign_id method.
Example:
feed.removeActivity({ foreignId: 'userRef:userA' });
- This ensures that all activities tied to the user are removed from their sourandany follower feeds.
-
Remove Reactions and Other Data:
- Use Stream's API to manually remove reactions or other related user content if necessary.
Workaround: Simplified Deletion Strategy
If you're looking for a faster solution, you can remove user-associated activities by foreign_id. While this approach may not cover all edge cases, it can save time:
- Ensure the foreign_id of all activities references the user (e.g.,
userRef:userA
). - Remove all activities linked to the foreign_id when the user is deleted.
Example Code for Deleting User Data
Deleting Activities by Foreign ID
// Replace 'userRef:userA' with the actual foreign_id
feed.removeActivity({ foreignId: 'userRef:userA' });
Deleting a User
Use the deleteUser
endpoint to remove the user account.
Additional Resources
Key Notes
- This process does not delete all data automatically. Manual intervention is required to ensure complete cleanup.
- Using consistent foreign_id patterns is crucial for efficient data management.
- While not ideal, these methods provide a practical solution for managing user data cleanup.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete all data associated with a user in Stream!
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