In the context of data management and privacy, retention refers to the practice of keeping or storing data for a specific period of time, as determined by legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. Retention policies and schedules govern the lifecycle of data, outlining how long different types of data should be retained and when it should be securely disposed of or archived.
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Symmetry Systems is the Data+AI Security Company. We safeguard data at scale, detect threats, ensure compliance & reduce AI risks, so you can Innovate with Confidence. Our Data Security Posture Management platform is engineered specifically to address modern data security and privacy challenges at scale from the data out, providing organizations the ability to innovate with confidence. With total visibility into what data you have, where it lives, who can access it, and how it’s being used, Symmetry safeguards your organization’s data from misuse, insider threats, and cybercriminals, as well as unintended exposure of sensitive IP and personal information through use of generative AI technologies.