Retention Policy

Retention policies define how long content is kept and what happens when the retention period expires.

What is a Retention Policy?

A retention policy specifies how long to keep content and what action to take at the end of the retention period, helping organizations comply with regulations and manage data lifecycle.

Retention actions

Retain only, Delete only, Retain then delete.

Common misconceptions

"Delete means immediate removal" — Processes have timing
"Users can override retention" — Admin-enforced policies
"One policy fits all" — Different content needs different retention