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What is Data retention policy?
A data retention policy defines how long an organisation keeps specific categories of data and how it will be deleted.
Definition
Retention policies align legal requirements with operational needs. They outline what data is stored, for how long, and who is responsible for deletion. For regulated firms, policies must be documented and followed consistently.
Why it matters
Without a clear policy, teams often retain data too long, increasing breach risk and non-compliance exposure.
How Docustody helps
Docustody lets you set retention rules per vault and automatically disposes of documents when the period ends.