diff --git a/shared/modules/state.nix b/shared/modules/state.nix
index ca49cba..10264a7 100644
--- a/shared/modules/state.nix
+++ b/shared/modules/state.nix
@@ -29,12 +29,5 @@ in {
         ];
       };
     };
-
-    # fixes the following error, when trying to use impermanence
-    # in `/var/lib/private`, which is needed for DynamicUser.
-    # Error: Directory "/var/lib/private" already exists, but has mode 0755 that is too permissive (0700 was requested), refusing.
-    systemd.tmpfiles.rules = [
-        "d /var/lib/private 0700 root root - -"
-    ];
   };
 }