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Data retentionWhat it means for you.
The rules for how long you keep different kinds of data before deleting it.
Growth Score · Capital & Scale
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What it means
A retention schedule sets a period for each data type based on need and legal duty. Keeping data forever raises risk and can breach privacy law. Automate deletion when the period ends.
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What is Data retention?
The rules for how long you keep different kinds of data before deleting it.
Where does it sit in Growth Score?
It belongs to the Capital & Scale pillar, one of the 12 pillars your score is built from.
What should I read next?
Start with Data minimization and Right to erasure, then browse the other terms in Capital & Scale.
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