diff --git a/cid-redirects.json b/cid-redirects.json index c7730f3ecb..ebaf205bae 100644 --- a/cid-redirects.json +++ b/cid-redirects.json @@ -1518,6 +1518,7 @@ "/cid/0523": "/docs/manage/manage-subscription/upgrade-sumo-logic-credits-account", "/cid/0524": "/docs/manage/manage-subscription/cloud-flex-legacy-accounts", "/cid/1000": "/docs/send-data/installed-collectors/sources/local-file-source", + "/cid/100000": "/docs/manage/deletion-requests", "/cid/100001": "/docs/search/get-started-with-search/build-search/search-templates", "/cid/100004": "/docs/search/get-started-with-search/build-search/keyword-search-expressions", "/cid/100005": "/docs/get-started/sign-up", diff --git a/docs/manage/deletion-requests.md b/docs/manage/deletion-requests.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..54fc5cfc96 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/manage/deletion-requests.md @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ +--- +id: deletion-requests +title: Deletion Requests +description: Learn how to independently and efficiently control or remove your sensitive data from Sumo Logic. +--- + +
+ + + + + +import useBaseUrl from '@docusaurus/useBaseUrl'; + +Deletion requests allow you to quickly and easily request the removal of ingested data from Sumo Logic. This is particularly useful for removing inadvertently ingested sensitive data. + +You can independently and swiftly remove sensitive data, mitigating compliance issues and potential data exposure without needing to contact Sumo Logic support. + +Key features: + +- **User-friendly deletion**. Easily delete data. +- **Multiple datasets and time ranges**. Flexible data management. +- **Customizable filters**. Tailor deletion to your needs. +- **Robust auditing mechanisms**. Ensure thorough tracking. + +## Create a deletion request + +:::warning +Deletion requests result in the permanent deletion of data. Once deleted, the data cannot be recovered. Ensure that you have appropriately backed up any necessary data before submitting a deletion request. +::: + +You can create a data deletion request from either the **Logs** tab or any **Log Search**. + +### From the Logs tab + +1. Go to **Manage Data** > **Logs** > **Deletion Requests**. +1. Click **+ Create Deletion Request**. +1. Fill out the **Name**, **Reason**, and **Filter Expression** fields. + :::note + Use the **Filter Expression** field to specify the criteria for the log messages you want to delete. The expression should match the content of the messages. For example, if you enter `Hello World`, all messages containing that specific phrase will be deleted. + ::: +1. Select the **Time Range** when the data was ingested. +1. When you're done, click **Save**. +1. Your request will go to a Sumo Logic Customer Support Manager (CSM) for review and approval. You can check on your request in the **Status** column.Learn how to manage the ingestion of data by Sumo Logic.
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