What will happen to the user activity if the user is deleted

Created by Shyam Sayana, Modified on Wed, 5 Feb at 4:22 AM by Shyam Sayana

When a user is deleted from the platform, the deletion is executed as a soft delete. This means that while the deleted user can no longer access the application with their credentials, their historical data remains stored in the database.

Understanding Deleted Users

Access Removal:
A deleted user is effectively removed from the active user list and cannot log in. If they attempt to access the application, a toaster message will appear indicating that the user has been deleted.
Soft Deletion:
The deletion process does not erase the user's historical records. Instead, the account is marked as deleted, ensuring that all associated data remains available in the system.

Impact on User Activity

Even after deletion, the user's activity history is preserved. This includes, but is not limited to:

User Overrides: Any manual changes or overrides made by the user.
Dataload History: Records of data imports or exports associated with the user.
Mentions, Notes, and Comments: All interactions within the platform that have been recorded.

Retaining this historical data is crucial for audit trails, troubleshooting, and maintaining compliance with data retention policies.

Impact of Admin Deletion on Active User Sessions

When an administrator deletes a user account, the deletion is executed as a soft delete. This means that while the user’s account is deactivated and will not be accessible for future sessions, any current session remains unaffected until it terminates after session time out or after the user logs out.

User Activity During an Active Session

Continued Functionality:
If a user is actively logged in when their account is deleted, their current activity on the platform is not immediately impacted. They can continue to use the application as normal during that session.
Session Termination:
Once the user logs out or their session expires due to inactivity (time-out), they can no longer access the platform. At that point, the deletion takes full effect.