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Apply Retention And Access

Our compliance lead flagged inconsistent retention on active project folders and wants a standard applied this week. I…

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Our compliance lead flagged inconsistent retention on active project folders and wants a standard applied this week. I’m responsible for the projects and worry about locking files that contractors or the [client] still need. Explain how to apply retention and access rules so [client] data remains accessible for construction and warranty but satisfies compliance, and write the brief instruction I should send to project leads explaining the change and who to contact for exceptions.
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I must apply firm-wide retention and access rules to project folders now to meet a compliance audit.

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