Data Retention Policy Template

Data retention schedules, disposal procedures, and legal hold requirements.

GDPRSOC 2HIPAA

What's Included

Template Sections

  • 1Purpose & Scope
  • 2Retention Principles
  • 3Data Categories
  • 4Retention Schedules
  • 5Legal Holds
  • 6Disposal Methods
  • 7Backup Retention
  • 8Exceptions
  • 9Responsibilities
  • 10Audit

Benefits

  • Clear schedules
  • Proper disposal
  • Legal compliance
  • Reduced risk
  • Storage optimization

Template Details

Category
Privacy & Data
Frameworks
GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA

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