Deleting your Apple ID used to involve convincing someone at Apple tech support about the validity of your request. But not anymore! Apple now has a dedicated Data and Privacy tool that allows you to edit or download your data stored with Apple and deactivate/delete your Apple ID. We’ll show you how the tool works and the required prep work if you want to go ahead with Apple ID deletion. The Right Reasons to Delete Your Apple ID Whether you’re driven by privacy concerns or the love of a different digital ecosystem, it makes sense to delete your Apple ID if you want to stop using it altogether.