Google AI Studio fakes data deletion. VRP auto-banned me in 60s for reporting it

Istokovicsgyorgy· Sep 20, 2026 · 4:39 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 8 views

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A user claims that Google AI Studio's permanent deletion feature is deceptive, as it only moves local files to trash rather than purging backend data. The user reports that their report to Google's Bug Hunter program resulted in an immediate automated account ban without human review. The individual has forwarded evidence of this alleged data retention flaw to CISA and European privacy watchdogs.

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▪The user asserts that clicking 'Delete permanently' in Google AI Studio does not remove data from the backend but merely moves a local JSON file to Google Drive Trash.
▪According to the report, the user was permanently banned from the Google VRP program within one minute of submitting a ticket, which was closed as 'Intended Behavior'.
▪The user states that they have sent the forensic audit trail and evidence to CISA and the European privacy watchdog NOYB for potential GDPR violations.
▪The article describes the issue as a reproducible architectural flaw classified as CWE-459, where data can be recovered using standard Drive tools.

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Google AI Studio fakes data deletion. VRP auto-banned me in 60s for reporting it.Istokovicsgyorgy2 min read·Just now--ListenSharePlease read the technical steps before commenting or flagging. This is a reproducible architectural flaw (CWE-459), and Google’s Bug Hunter program just permanently banned me without human review to cover it up.The Illusion of the “Delete” ButtonWhen you click “Delete permanently” in Google AI Studio, the UI explicitly warns you: “The item will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered later. This action cannot be undone.”But that is a complete lie. The system does not send a deletion cascade to Google’s backend (Interactions API / Project Storage).

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