Defines retention periods and erasure procedures aligned with GDPR Articles 5(1)(e) and 17.
A compliant Data Retention and Erasure Policy for GDPR must include the following5 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Policy objectives and storage limitation principle.
Retention periods by data category and legal basis.
Secure deletion and anonymization methods.
Handling Article 17 erasure requests.
When retention overrides erasure obligations.
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Comprehensive GDPR data protection policy.
External GDPR privacy notice.
Data Subject Access Request handling procedure.
Maintains records of all data processing activities as required by GDPR Article 30.
Framework for conducting DPIAs on high-risk processing activities per GDPR Article 35.
Governs cross-border transfers of personal data per GDPR Articles 44-49.
Procedures for detecting, assessing, and notifying personal data breaches per GDPR Articles 33 and 34.
Procedures for obtaining, recording, and managing consent per GDPR Articles 6 and 7.