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Data Retention Policy Basics

Keep data only as long as needed

A data retention policy maps data types to business purposes and legal requirements, sets retention periods, and enforces deletion or anonymization with auditability.

Classify Data

Group data by purpose and regulatory needs; assign owners.

Set Periods

Define retention and deletion/anonymization triggers per type.

Enforce

Automate lifecycle jobs, log actions, and review annually.

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