Record Retention Policy
/ˈrɛkərd rɪˈtɛnʃən ˈpɒlɪsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal or organizational directive specifying the duration and conditions for retaining business or legal records.
The company updated its record retention policy to comply with new data protection regulations.
Forms
- record retention policy
- record retention policies
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Commentary
A clear record retention policy helps ensure legal compliance and risk management by defining timelines for keeping versus disposing of records.
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