[Factsheet] Data retention periods

Personal data cannot be kept indefinitely: a retention period must be determined by the data controller on the basis of the purpose for which the data was collected.

In order to give you a better understanding of the concept of data retention periods and how to deal with them, we have prepared this practical information sheet on the subject, which will provide you with the following details:

• Concept
• Life cycle of personal data
• Who must identify the retention period and how?