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Data Retention Controls

Data Retention Controls

Keep data only as long as necessary with configurable retention policies.

Keep data only as long as necessary with configurable retention policies.

Applies to

Compliance

Domain

Privacy & Compliance

Overview

Retention controls help limit long-term risk by automatically expiring data after a defined period. They also support privacy principles like data minimization and storage limitation.

Controls & Practices

- Configure retention windows for relevant data types (plan/deployment dependent) - Reduce exposure by shortening retention where possible - Recommended: align retention with legal and business requirements - Periodically review retention settings during audits