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title: "Batch Contact Deletion"
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# Batch Contact Deletion

This job deletes the selected Segment at the specified time.

This system job is used for list hygiene and for legal compliance. For example, unsubscribers can be permanently deleted on a regularly scheduled basis. The Batch Contact Deletion function ensures that data of contacts who do not want you to contact them are permanently deleted and not stored in the system.

## Prerequisites

You must create the relevant segments so that you can select them while configuring this job. For more information, see [Segmentation Builder](/v1/docs/segmentation-builder).

## Configuration

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Date Time Time Zone** | Specify when the job will be carried out by the system. |
| **Segment** | Specifies the Segment to be deleted. |

## Related Topics

[System Whiteboards](/v1/docs/system-whiteboards)