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Over-Retention of Personal Data

Data Protection Report

The declining cost of electronic data storage may have caused some company executives to conclude that retaining personal data forever is “cheap.” The matter involved one of France’s largest insurers, SGAM AG2R LA MONDIALE, which was subject to an inspection by the French data protection authority (the CNIL), in 2019.

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Commonly Overlooked Data That Should be Destroyed

Armstrong Archives

When it comes to personal records, the law requires companies to destroy documents in a number of situations. While the process should be simple, many companies end up in hot water for not destroying sensitive personal data as proscribed by law. Contact Armstrong Archives today to learn how we can help meet your needs.