Governance Guide
AI Data Retention Policy Template for Governance Teams
Data retention policies require clear window definitions and deletion procedures. This template defines a retention workflow with compliance audit controls.
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Data retention policies require clear window definitions and deletion procedures. This template defines a retention workflow with compliance audit controls.
Fast path
- Define retention windows by data type: prompts, outputs, logs, embeddings.
- Set deletion procedures with evidence requirements for audit compliance.
- Assign retention owner for policy review cadence and exception handling.
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Implementation Steps
- Define retention windows by data type: prompts, outputs, logs, embeddings.
- Set deletion procedures with evidence requirements for audit compliance.
- Assign retention owner for policy review cadence and exception handling.
- Track compliance audit readiness and unresolved retention exceptions.
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