[dxm]

About three months ago I wanted to download the original of a video I had uploaded to Youtube since I had lost my local copy and it was sentimental. I was unable to even access the video without first creating a Google+ account, I was unable to download my data and cancel my Youtube account without first creating a Google+ account. I went to Google Takeout and removed everything, and cancelled. (Note: This was a business account that I was paying for, not a free account. I felt as if my data was being held hostage despite me paying for the storage and usage costs.)