The battle of defensible deletion vs. over-preservation can overwhelm organizations. Cimplifi discusses how to win the battle here!

In their post titled (wait for it!) Know When to Hold Em: Defensible Deletion vs. Over-Preservation (available here), Cimplifi discusses retention policies, defensible deletion, and the risks of a “save everything” approach to preservation.

Retention policies are the foundation of any mature information governance program. They define how long different categories of data should be kept based on legal, regulatory, operational, and business needs. These policies are designed to ensure that organizations retain what they need – and only what they need – for an appropriate time.

Defensible deletion refers to the systematic disposal of data in accordance with established retention policies, carried out consistently and in good faith. Without a defensible deletion approach, organizations accumulate vast amounts of redundant, outdated, and trivial (ROT) data. Retained too long, that data becomes discoverable, reviewable, and potentially damaging. It’s estimated that up to 75% of over-retained records contain sensitive or personal data – exposing companies to unnecessary compliance, security, and cost risks.

So, what are the benefits of defensible deletion? And what are the risks of a “save everything” approach? Find out here, it’s only one click! The decision to click is defensible! 😉

So, what do you think? How is your organization managing legal holds? Please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

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