redeleted

Redeleted is a neologism used to describe the act of deleting something after it has already been deleted, or the state of content that has undergone deletion more than once. The term combines the prefix re- (again) with the past participle deleted, but it is not a standard dictionary entry and is mainly found in informal or technical discussions about data and content management.

In computing and digital platforms, re-deletion can occur in several contexts. In version control and file systems, a file might be removed in one operation and removed again after a subsequent restore or cleanup. On social media and content platforms, content may be deleted by a user or moderator, briefly restored via a backup or appeal, and then deleted once more, producing a re-deleted item. In data governance and privacy compliance, re-deletion can describe situations where data erased under data protection laws is restored from backups or when deletion workflows are reapplied due to policy changes or human error.

Challenges associated with re-deletion include auditability, user expectations, and data permanence. Backup and replication systems can complicate the complete removal of data, creating a need for clear deletion policies, verified erasure, and thorough deletion logs. Related concepts include undelete, soft delete, hard delete, and data retention.