Defensible by Design: Tracking, Versioning, and Explaining Retention Decisions
Jason Stearns
May 18, 2026
A retention schedule is only as defensible as the decisions behind it. Most organizations focus
A retention schedule is only as defensible as the decisions behind it. Most organizations focus
Retention has always been about applying policy to information. AI changes the scale, speed, and
Retention is difficult to apply within a single environment. It becomes significantly more complex across
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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