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Managing document retention across multiple countries is complex. This guide explains best practices global organisations use to reduce risk, simplify compliance, and manage retention at scale.

GDPR compliance is not defined by policies alone. It is determined by how documents and personal data are handled every day. Most failures arise from routine processes that were never designed with data protection in mind.

Organisations operating across multiple countries face a complex challenge when it comes to document retention. Different jurisdictions impose different rules, timelines, and enforcement approaches — and getting it wrong can expose businesses to audits, fines, and legal risk. Here are some best practices. The most effective global organisations simplify this complexity by adopting a best-practice, risk-based approach to document retention. Standardise to the Longest Applicable Period Rather...