AI engineering glossary · Data engineering
What is data retention policy?
Data retention policy: A rule stating how long different kinds of data are kept before being archived or deleted, driven by business need, cost and legal requirements. Enforcing it limits storage cost and exposure.
Data retention policy: an example
Raw click logs are deleted after 90 days, while invoices are kept for the period required by tax law.
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Where you learn it
Data retention policy is part of the AI Engineering Program, which teaches it with notes, a hands-on lab and an exam. The first lesson is free.