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Retention schedule

You have an appropriate retention schedule outlining storage periods for all personal data, which you review regularly.

Ways to meet our expectations:

  • You have a retention schedule based on business need with reference to statutory requirements and other principles (for example the National Archives).
  • The schedule provides sufficient information to identify all records and to implement disposal decisions in line with the schedule.
  • You assign responsibilities to make sure that staff adhere to the schedule and you review it regularly.
  • You regularly review retained data to identify opportunities for minimisation, pseudonymisation or anonymisation and you document this in the schedule.

 Can you answer yes to the following questions?

  • Are staff aware of the retention schedule?
  • Do they adhere to it?
  • Could staff explain what their responsibilities are and how they carry them out effectively?