What differentiates user deactivation from account deletion?

The distinction between user deactivation and account deletion primarily lies in the permanence of the actions involved. Deactivation is generally viewed as a temporary measure. When a user account is deactivated, the account is suspended, and the user cannot log in or access any resources associated with the account. However, all the data and settings associated with that account remain intact and can be restored if the account is reactivated in the future.

On the other hand, account deletion is a permanent action that completely removes the account and all its associated data from the system. Once an account is deleted, it typically cannot be recovered, and all information, settings, and any related permissions are lost. This key difference underscores the temporary nature of deactivation compared to the decisive and irreversible nature of deletion.