Retention Period

A retention period is the length of time an organization keeps certain data or records before securely deleting or archiving them. It’s like setting a schedule for how long information should be stored to meet legal, regulatory, or business needs. After this period ends, the data is typically reviewed, moved, or erased to ensure data management is efficient and compliant with policies. This helps organizations balance the importance of keeping necessary information with the need to protect privacy and reduce storage costs.