Hello All!
What is the basis for defining retention periods? Is there a definitive foundation or baseline that decisions about individual datasets can be based on?
For example local authority land contracts; there seem to be differing views but all around the 10 year mark give or take a few years, but what are the consequences of choosing one period over another? Our legal department recommend 12 years. Should I base all decisions on a legal basis?
As an authority we are in the process of adopting/implementing a retention policy based on the policy developed at Herts CC, which obviously doesnt cover all aspects of a district's requirements. So how do I decided what retention periods to apply to the missing datasets?
I'd be very grateful for any guidelines you can offer.
Happy Friday!
Rachel.
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