Data Retention Guidance from DPN

Hi world!

Came across a very good #Data Retention Guidance from Data Protection Network Associates issued in July, 2020 (LINK).

Being based on the #UK and #EU laws, it outlines starting tips for conducting data retention review process (it all, however, begins with data mapping exercise), provides advice on how to decide on retention periods, advises on creation of data retention policy and schedule, and much more.

Attention: the Guidance refers to #anonymization as an acceptable way of handling data when retention period comes to an end. It should be noted here that ‘true’ anonymization is very hard (if possible) to achieve, especially given that there is no industry standard on strict sequence of steps to be taken to render the data anonymized. In addition, amid the constant development of #bigdata and #AI algorithms, data we consider truly anonymized today may not have the same status tomorrow.