Definition: Data Retention is the practice of storing information for a specified period of time for regulatory compliance or business purposes, such as data analytics or business continuity.

Data Retention explained

Data Retention describes the process of storing information for a specified period of time in order to comply with regulations or for business-related purposes. Different industries have varying requirements regarding which data must be retained and for how long.

For telecommunications service providers or other industries that produce networked devices (e.g., connected cars), data retention also refers to the retention of communication meta data and subscriber data for a specified period of time. In many countries it is legally required to store such data and access to this data may be required by law enforcement agencies to assist in crime investigation and terrorism prevention.

Nexburg provides tailored solutions to meet these demands, Nexburg DRS for the telecommunications industry and a wide range of other use cases, like the Automotive Vault for key storage in the automotive industry.