The funny thing here is that deleting an article on Wikipedia is more akin to hiding its contents from the public (i.e. non-sysop users) than it is to deletion.

The funny thing here is that deleting an article on Wikipedia is more akin to hiding its contents from the public (i.e. non-sysop users) than it is to deletion. No history or content is actually lost, and as we're all aware nothing ever truly disappears on the internet. Ironically, if they wanted sensitive information gone for good, they would have to use the "oversight" feature, which requires the Foundation's blessing.