Drafting a data retention policy
The Checklist, Drafting a data retention policy includes considerations relating to the classification and management of data and the determination of roles and responsibilities of employees in meeting regulatory and operational requirements.
This checklist can be used by organisations incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) seeking to demonstrate compliance with the legal requirements under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles as well as other relevant Commonwealth, state or territory legislation.
For more resources related to data retention policies, see Standard document, Data retention policy and Standard document, Data retention schedule (personal information).
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