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Retention and Subject Access Requests: What You Don’t Keep Can’t Hurt You

Subject access requests are easier (and cheaper) if you delete what you no longer need. Here’s why that’s strategic.

Subject access requests (SARs) are rising — and they are expensive. But here’s the secret: the less data you hold, the less you have to search, redact, and disclose.

Retention policies don’t just reduce legal risk. They make compliance easier and cheaper.

Three ways to prepare for SARs via smart retention:

  • Delete outdated emails and files proactively
  • Avoid duplicating records across systems
  • Document your deletion process to show control

Retention isn’t just defensive — it’s efficient. Every file you delete is one less to review.

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