Consistency at Scale: Why Retention Breaks Down Across Environments
Jason Stearns
April 22, 2026
Most retention schedules are designed to be consistent. Categories are defined centrally. Legal and regulatory
Most retention schedules are designed to be consistent. Categories are defined centrally. Legal and regulatory
A retention schedule can be well designed, carefully maintained, and fully aligned with legal and regulatory
Most retention schedules start the same way. They are carefully drafted. Categories are defined. Legal
Most organizations have an information governance program on paper. Policies are written. Procedures are documented.
Every organization has policies. Retention schedules are written. Governance frameworks are documented. Procedures describe how
Technology is changing quickly. The role of information governance professionals is changing with it. For