The Importance of Following Data Retention Guidelines

How important is it to follow retention guidelines for research data? What are the implications of not being aware of retention requirements?

This module presents a case study that will help you identify issues related to following retention guidelines. As you work through the module, you will:

• Consider important questions to ask about data retention.
• Read a case study.
• Determine the beginning date for the data retention period.
• Identify common retention guidelines.
• Review options for handling data at the end of the data retention period.

You will need approximately 10 minutes to complete this module.