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Privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance · Core

Data-retention schedule

Also called: retention schedule

ELI5

A policy stating how long categories of records are kept and when they are disposed of.

Used in conversation

“The team needs one controlled copy of data-retention schedule, with an owner and date.”

Pitch context

You will see “Data-retention schedule” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance.

Why it matters: In privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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