ERP Data Retention Policy Checklist
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Policy Scope & Definitions
Defines the ERP data covered, relevant terms, and applicable legal/regulatory frameworks.
Policy Objective Statement
Scope of ERP System(s) Covered
Applicable Legal/Regulatory Frameworks
Definition of 'Personal Data'
Definition of 'Business Data'
Data Ownership Roles
Data Categorization
Identifies and categorizes ERP data based on sensitivity, legal requirements, and business value.
Financial Transaction Data
Customer Data
Inventory Records
Data Sensitivity Score (1-10)
Legal Hold Status
Specific Justification for Category
Retention Periods
Specifies the defined retention periods for each data category, justifying the durations.
Retention Period (Financial Records)
Retention Period (Customer Contracts)
Retention Period (Employee Records - HR)
Retention Period (Inventory Data)
Last Policy Review Date
Legal Basis for Retention (e.g., Statute of Limitations)
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Verifies adherence to relevant laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry regulations.
Summary of Applicable Laws & Regulations
Relevant Regulations (Select all that apply)
Retention Period Mandated by Law (e.g., Years)
Date of Last Regulatory Compliance Review
Confirmation of Legal Counsel Review
Supporting Documentation (e.g., Legal Opinions)
Archiving Procedures
Outlines the process for archiving ERP data, including storage media, security measures, and accessibility protocols.
Detailed Archiving Process Description
Data Volume (GB) to be Archived
Scheduled Archiving Start Date
Scheduled Archiving Time
Archiving Storage Medium
Storage Medium Specification Document (e.g., Vendor Specs)
Encryption Key Rotation Period (Days)
Physical Storage Location (if applicable)
Data Disposal Methods
Details secure data disposal methods, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Preferred Disposal Method
Number of Overwrite Passes (if applicable)
Detailed Disposal Procedure Description
Proof of Disposal Certificate/Documentation
Date of Disposal
Verification Method
Access Control & Security
Confirms appropriate access controls and security measures are in place for archived data.
Maximum User Access Level
Data Access Restrictions (e.g., IP address, time-of-day)
Encryption Method for Archived Data
Last Security Audit Date
Description of access control implementation
Audit Trails & Monitoring
Establishes processes for auditing data retention and disposal activities.
Last Audit Trail Review Date
Number of Audit Log Entries Reviewed
Summary of Audit Findings
Audit Trail Integrity Verification Method
Next Scheduled Audit Trail Review Date
Description of Corrective Actions Taken (if any)
Policy Review & Updates
Defines a schedule and procedure for regular policy review and updates.
Last Review Date
Review Frequency (in months)
Summary of Changes Made (if applicable)
Review Triggered By:
Reviewer Name
Next Review Date (calculated)
Employee Training & Awareness
Details training programs to ensure employee understanding and compliance with the data retention policy.
Briefly describe the purpose of the ERP data retention policy.
Which data categories are you responsible for?
Date of Training Completion
How familiar are you with the data retention schedule?
Describe your understanding of the consequences of non-compliance.
Employee Signature acknowledging training completion
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