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Data Minimisation and Retention Go Hand in Hand

ByPrivacyiQ

Minimising data doesn’t stop at collection — it includes timely deletion. Here’s how to tie the two together.

Most teams know the data minimisation principle — collect only what you need. But it doesn’t stop there.

Minimisation + Retention = Risk Reduction

Retaining unnecessary data negates the benefit of collecting less in the first place. That extra file, forgotten email, or outdated form becomes a risk over time.

Steps to connect the dots:

  • Set automatic retention/deletion rules in forms and systems
  • Design retention into new projects from the start
  • Review legacy data sets at least yearly

Less data, stored for less time, means fewer problems later.

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