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HR Data Retention Policy

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Document updated: 14 May 2026

What the resource helps with

This policy helps you explain how long employee personal data is kept and when it should be securely deleted or destroyed. It helps you maintain good data governance by linking retention to legitimate business, employment, legal and regulatory reasons.

What's included

A concise data retention policy covering secure storage, limited access, retention reasons and secure disposal of personal data.

When to Use the Resource

Use when setting retention rules for employment records or deciding when personal data should be deleted or destroyed.

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