Selective data deletion: a new feature for data quality management

In transactional databases, especially when ensuring data quality and compliance with regulations like GDPR, data deletion is a common requirement, and Tinybird addresses this need with a new API endpoint for selective data deletion. This feature allows developers to delete rows from a Tinybird datasource that meet specific conditions, which can be particularly useful in situations like reconciling real-time analyses or correcting errors from buggy applications. The deletion process involves submitting a POST request to the delete API endpoint, including the datasource name and a SQL expression filter, and requires an auth token with the DATASOURCES:CREATE scope to ensure data security. Despite the asynchronous nature of the operation, developers can monitor its progress and ensure that all data mutations and replicas are handled appropriately. Tinybird supports these operations by abstracting the complexities of data replication and management, enabling users to focus on their data engineering workflows and leverage real-time analytics without worrying about the underlying database intricacies.