QuestionQ174

Foundational Principles

Which of the following is not a valid basis for retaining data?

  • A Size of the data
  • B Type of the data
  • C Location of the data
  • D Last time the data was accessed
Explanation

A retention period must be justified by factors such as the data’s type, the applicable jurisdiction or location, legal and business requirements, and whether the data remains needed. The amount of data does not itself justify retaining an individual data set for a particular period.

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