Is it legal to forcibly delete customer information after leaving the company?

Legal analysis: customer data may be very important data in the company's operation, which involves the expected interests of the unit in the future. Deleting customer information after leaving the company is equivalent to infringing on the legitimate rights and interests of the company and needs to bear tort liability.

Legal basis: Article 165 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC). If the actor infringes upon the civil rights and interests of others through fault, he shall bear the tort liability. If the actor is presumed to be at fault according to law, and he cannot prove that he is not at fault, he shall bear tort liability.