clockworklabs / clockworklabs/SpacetimeDB

commitlog data deep delete

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Description

it would be nice to be able to deep delete data from the tables and commitlog.
this is also needed for certificates like GDPR that are requirements for the EU.

Requested by @xDovos via the SpacetimeDB site.

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Research direction

Start by locating the table-deletion and commitlog code paths in the repository, then determine how data is currently retained across both areas. Define the required deep-delete behavior and verify that the targeted data is removed from the tables and commitlog, including the GDPR-related acceptance criteria.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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