#data-retention

#data-retention

The significant risks posed by unchecked data retention in federal agencies are compounded by cyberattacks targeting vulnerabilities in on-premises systems, exacerbated by inadequate security measures.

Short-term storage requires high granularity for timely troubleshooting (7-30 days), while long-term storage utilizes S3 or Glacier for compliance and historical analysis.

The suggestion of a harmonized data retention regime proposed by the HLG includes mandates for service providers, which raise significant privacy concerns.