When a User is removed from Connect or they self-remove by triggering an Opt-Out, their various types of data and contributions to the system are handled in the following manner. Both processes are similar but with a few distinct variations -- particularly how the User's personally identifiable data is handled, and what happens to their existing unique identifiers / credentials.

Removed

• All submitted form data (Surveys, Feedback, Profiles, etc.) is retained by the system. 
• Personal account information is retained, and "REMOVED_" is added to the beginning of their unique identifiers (Username and E-mail address). This allows for their unique identifiers to be re-used by additional system Users at a later time.
• Signup and Recruitment User limits for that User are removed (thus an additional User can now follow any Signup or Recruitment that the removed User had utilized).
• Report Distributions no longer go to the removed User.
• Outstanding Password reset requests from before the removal will no longer allow site access. The removed User will be redirected to Log-in instead.

Opt-Out

• All submitted form data (Surveys, Feedback, Profiles, etc.) is retained by the system.
• Personal account information is removed, and "OPTOUT_" is added to the beginning of their unique identifiers (Username and E-mail address). This allows for their unique identifiers to be re-used by additional system Users at a later time.
• Signup and Recruitment User limits for that User are removed (thus an additional User can now follow any Signup or Recruitment that the opt-out User had utilized).
• Username is displayed as "Removed User" in place of the original Username in Tasks, Forums, and Wikis.
• Report Distributions no longer go to the opt-out User.
• Outstanding Password reset requests from before the opt-out will no longer allow site access. The opt-out User will be redirected to Log-in instead.