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How long should I retain documents, and when should I destroy them?

Retention periods vary according to the type of document and the relevant legislation; personal data, however, must be destroyed once its purpose has ceased to exist. We set retention and destruction rules for each category of document and establish a system to track these periods systematically.

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Retention periods vary according to the type of document and the relevant legislation; personal data, however, must be destroyed once its purpose has ceased to exist. We set retention and destruction rules for each category of document and establish a system to track these periods systematically.

Retention periods vary according to the type of document and the relevant legislation; personal data, however, must be destroyed once its purpose has ceased to exist. We set retention and destruction rules for each category of document and establish a system to track these periods systematically.

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