Data Retention Automation (Article 5(1)(e))
Implement automated data retention policies: automatically delete or archive personal data when the retention period expires, across databases, file storage, and logs.
Implement automated data retention: configure per-data-type retention periods, build automated deletion/archival jobs, and set up a retention compliance dashboard. Article 5(1)(e) storage limitation principle compliant. Fixed price €1,800–3,600.
📋Why this service exists
Article 5(1)(e) storage limitation: personal data must not be kept longer than necessary. Most organizations retain data indefinitely by default — until manually reviewed. Automated retention policies eliminate this compliance gap while reducing storage costs.
What you get
- Retention policy matrix (data type → retention period)
- Automated deletion jobs (scheduled per data type)
- Archival configuration (cold storage for required long-term data)
- Retention dashboard showing data age distribution
- Audit log of all deletion events
- Exception handling for legal holds
How we deliver
- Day 0You request quote → reply in 4 business hours
- Day 1–2Discovery call & scope clarification
- Day 3–5Contract signed, kickoff scheduled
- Day 5–7Implementation begins
- Day NFinal deliverables + walkthrough call
- +30 daysFree post-delivery support
Tools & technologies
Prerequisites
- Retention periods defined per data type (legal/DPO input needed)
- Database and storage access
- Legal hold requirements documented
Pricing
✓ Within scope:
- •Up to 3 databases
- •Cloud file storage (S3/GCS)
- •Application logs retention configuration
⚠ Outside scope (additional quote required):
- •More than 3 databases
- •Legal review of retention periods (lawyers' scope)
- •Third-party SaaS retention (vendor negotiation)
📋Final price confirmed in proposal within 4 hours of your request.
Realistic timeline — what to expect
- T+0hSubmit request
- T+4hInitial proposal (business hours)
- T+1–3dDiscovery call
- T+2–3dFinal invoice
- T+3–5dContract signed
- T+4–6dPayment received
- T+5–7dService kickoff
- T+5–7d+NService complete
Frequently asked questions
Who decides how long to retain data?
What about backups that contain old data?
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