How long can you keep your personal data under GDPR? – faq

How long can you keep your personal data under GDPR?

As per the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), any personal data must not be kept any longer than it is necessary for the purpose for which the personal data is processed. This further means there is a time limit on how long customers` data can be kept intact. Though there is no specified time limit.

Popular questions

The GDPR obviously covers email and email communications – does it also include telephone communication? What if I buy a list of phone numbers and call each person?

How are data backups impacted by the “right to be forgotten”?

What if I outsource list building? I have nothing to do with personal data gathering. Does it mean I have to be concerned with GDPR?

Can I send a cold email under the GDPR?

How long can you keep your personal data under GDPR?

Can you get compensation for breach of your personal data?

Is a business card personal data?

Should all outbound emails (or emails in general) have an unsubscribe option included as mandatory?

What happens if I send an email to the wrong recipient containing sensitive information?

Do we have to put a sign when the event is being photographed?

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