Whenever a folder or file is deleted from the Data Room, the item is not immediately removed from the system. Instead, it is moved to the Recycle bin, where it can be restored if needed. This provides an extra layer of protection against accidental deletion.
Only Admins can view the Recycle bin, restore items from it, or permanently delete them.
- After 90 days in the recycle bin, files are permanently deleted. When a file is permanently deleted, it cannot be restored anymore.
- When the folder or file is a reference in Q&A, the reference will remain, and the word deleted is added to the reference. When the reference is a document, this cannot be viewed anymore.
- When a file is deleted, the activities of all users in the Data Room on the deleted item will remain displayed in the activity reports and audit logs.
Restore deleted items
1. Navigate to Recycle bin on the bottom of the left pane and look for the folder(s) or file(s) you would like to restore.
2. Select the file(s) or folder(s) you would like to restore.
3. Click Restore.
4. Select the folder you would like to move your selection to. If you would like to look at the permissions, click on View permissions.
5. Click Restore to finalize the action.
Permanently delete items
1. Check the boxes in front of the items you want to permanently delete.
2. Click Delete permanently in the Manage tab.
3. If you are sure about the selected items, click Permanently delete to finalize your action.
Empty the recycle bin
1. Click Recycle bin on the bottom of the left pane.
2. Click Empty recycle bin.3. Tick the box to confirm.
4. Click Empty recycle bin to finalize the action.