right-to-be-forgotten

Process GDPR Article 17 erasure requests by removing personal data and generating reports.

4|Updated Jan 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/forwardimpact/monorepo --skill right-to-be-forgotten
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Skill: right-to-be-forgotten
Source: https://github.com/forwardimpact/monorepo/tree/main/products/basecamp/template/.claude/skills/right-to-be-forgotten
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/forwardimpact/monorepo --skill right-to-be-forgotten

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures compliance with data privacy regulations like GDPR by systematically finding and removing all personal data associated with an individual from your knowledge base and cached files.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Data Discovery: Scans knowledge base notes, cached emails, calendar events, and agent state files for mentions of a specific individual.
  • Automated Redaction and Deletion: Deletes dedicated files and directories, redacts mentions in shared documents, and cleans agent state.
  • Audit Trail Generation: Produces a detailed erasure report for compliance and verification.
  • Use Case: When a user receives a formal GDPR request to delete all data about a specific person, this skill can be invoked to handle the entire process, from discovery to reporting.

Quick Start

Use the right-to-be-forgotten skill to process a data erasure request for the individual named John Doe.

Frequently Asked Questions about right-to-be-forgotten

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I process a GDPR data erasure request across multiple data stores?

This skill processes GDPR Article 17 erasure requests by systematically identifying and removing all personal data related to a named individual across various data stores. It generates a comprehensive erasure report and identifies any data requiring manual intervention.

How does data redaction work for personal data mentioned in shared documents?

Data redaction works by scanning knowledge base notes, cached emails, and calendar events for mentions of a specific individual. It deletes dedicated files and directories while redacting mentions in shared documents, ensuring compliance with data privacy obligations.

What happens to cached emails and calendar events when I run an erasure request?

Cached emails and calendar events are scanned for mentions of the specific individual. The skill then redacts those mentions in shared documents and cleans agent state, ensuring all personal data is securely erased from your knowledge base.

Can I generate an audit trail for personal data deletion?

Yes, you can generate an audit trail for personal data deletion. The skill produces a detailed erasure report for compliance and verification, documenting all actions taken and identifying any data requiring manual intervention.

Does automated data deletion handle all files or are there limitations?

Automated data deletion handles dedicated files and redactions in shared documents, but it identifies any data requiring manual intervention. This ensures complex personal data cases are flagged for human review rather than automatically removed.

When do I need to use an automated erasure request tool for compliance?

You need an automated erasure request tool when you receive a formal GDPR request to delete all data about a specific person. It handles the entire process from discovery to reporting, ensuring compliance with data privacy obligations.