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Data Retention Risks: What Your ROPA Should Reflect

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Your Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) should include clear retention rules. Here’s how to get it right. The Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) is a GDPR requirement — but many organisations miss a critical piece: retention periods. Why this matters: Tips for improvement: Think of ROPA as your data retention blueprint. If it’s vague, so…

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Is Your Email Archive a GDPR Liability? Probably.

ByPrivacyiQ

Email systems are often the biggest data retention risk. Here’s what compliance and IT need to fix. Email is often overlooked in data retention strategies — yet it’s where the most unstructured personal data lives. Archived emails may contain salary details, medical information, and candidate records — often held for years without review. UK GDPR…