Data Lifecycle Management

Q: What data lifecycle requirements appear in contracts?

Common requirements: data classification at ingestion, encryption throughout the lifecycle, archival after defined periods, deletion within 30-90 days of contract termination, and written certification of deletion.

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Data lifecycle management (DLM) governs the flow of data through an organization from creation to deletion. It ensures data is properly classified, stored, protected, archived, and eventually destroyed according to policies, regulations, and contractual obligations. Enterprise contracts frequently…