Retention period

Definition

Retention period of datasets is the period that datasets are available until they can or must be deleted.

Note

Retention period can also refer to data records in a dataset.

Relation

Retention period is a characteristic of a datasets

Example

This dataset must be deleted 5 years after creation of the last mutation.

Reference

DAMA NL (2020). Dimensions of Data Quality (DDQ). Research paper. https://www.dama-nl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DDQ-Dimensions-of-Data-Quality-Research-Paper-version-1.2-d.d.-3-Sept-2020.pdf