Once a dataset has been deleted, the records are cleared from the Landonline tables which means the dataset is not recoverable.
You'll find the 'Delete dataset' button under the 'Survey information' tab.
![Delete Dataset button](/sites/default/files/styles/sector_small/public/lol_deleting-dataset_20181106.jpg?itok=4Rc9Vyg4)
Steps
- If you have notified the Territorial Authority and want to delete a dataset, you will be prompted with the following message immediately after selecting the ‘Delete Dataset’ button
- The ‘No’ button cancels the deletion of the dataset and returns the user back to the main screen
- The ‘Yes’ button continues with the deletion of the dataset
- If ‘Yes’ is selected the following message appears prompting the user to enter confirmation text ‘Delete Dataset’
- Once ‘Delete Dataset’ has been entered the ‘OK’ button will become active
- ‘Cancel’ button cancels the action and returns the user back to the main screen
- ‘OK’ button continues with the deletion of the dataset
- If ‘OK’ is selected the user will then see another message confirming the survey was successfully withdrawn
- If no Territorial Authority has been notified, and the user selects the ‘Delete Dataset’ button, then the user will only receive the following message:
- Refer Steps 5-8 to continue or cancel the delete dataset process.