Request DreamID deletion

If an applicant wants to completely remove their presence from all DreamApply systems and portals, they can request to delete their DreamID. This action permanently deletes the DreamID record itself and all accounts linked to it.

When an applicant requests DreamID deletion, DreamApply removes the DreamID from the https://id.dreamapply.com/ portal and creates a data deletion request to remove the applicant account linked to the DreamID, including:

• Applicant account and its metadata
• Application data and uploaded documents
• System resources that DreamApply creates to support application management, such as priorities, offers and interviews

If the same DreamID is linked to multiple accounts (for example, a personal account and a child account), DreamApply removes all linked accounts and their data. This ensures the DreamID owner’s presence is fully removed from the system.

Request DreamID deletion (applicants)

To request DreamID deletion:

1. In the top right corner of the DreamApply portal, click the profile icon and select Security settings.

2. Enter your password or use a one-time link to re-log in to the system.

   

3. In the displayed page, click Delete my data.

4. In the displayed form, type MY DATA WILL BE DELETED and click Delete my data.

5. DreamApply will send a verification email to your email address. In the email, click Delete my account to confirm DreamID deletion.

   

Next steps

When an applicant requests DreamID deletion, DreamApply takes the following actions:

• Automatically terminates all active applicant sessions, logs the applicant(s) out and removes the DreamID from the https://id.dreamapply.com/ portal.
• Creates account deletion requests for all linked applicants.
• Flags all linked applicant accounts as Requested to be forgotten.

From this point, DreamApply offers the following options for Administrators:

• Roll back deletion: You can restore the applicant’s account and data to the original email address or transfer them to a new one. For details, see How can I help an applicant restore access to their account?.

  A rollback option is only available if an Administrator has not yet confirmed the right to be forgotten.

• Confirm deletion: You can confirm the account deletion requests, and DreamApply will permanently remove the accounts and all associated data within 24 hours. For details, see Confirm the right to be forgotten.