Dynatrace has enhanced its data management capabilities by introducing record-level hard deletion, a process that aligns with privacy laws and ensures secure compliance while maintaining data integrity. This feature is implemented in Dynatrace Grail™, a high-performance data lakehouse designed for automated data collection and real-time querying of extensive datasets. The deletion strategy is supported by retention-based and on-demand deletion policies, allowing for customizable retention periods and precise control over which data is permanently erased. By enabling hard deletion, Dynatrace eliminates the risks associated with soft deletion, such as accidental exposure or unauthorized access, thereby bolstering data security and customer trust. The Grail Storage Record Deletion API facilitates targeted data removal, ensuring that only irrelevant data is deleted while preserving valuable business data. Furthermore, the Privacy Rights interface streamlines the deletion process and offers a dashboard for tracking requests, ensuring transparency and compliance. These innovations reflect Dynatrace's commitment to providing robust and transparent data protection solutions.