Data Retention
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Definition
Data Retention refers to all obligations on the part of controllers to retain Personal Data for certain purposes.
The Data Retention Directive (Directive 2006/24/EC (pdf)) contains an obligation for providers of electronic communications to retain traffic and location data of communications through telephone, e-mail, etc. The retention takes place for the purpose of the investigation, detection and prosecution of serious crime.
