As email has become more critical in the business world, many companies are weighing the question of how long it should be retained, what should be done with it, and when it should be deleted. The answer depends on many issues, particularly when one considers the varying regulations and business situations that might demand emails to be archived for long periods of time. This white paper examines the reality of records retention and email archiving, focusing on the process of developing an effective retention policy and automating solutions to enforce rules and satisfy retention obligations. Contoural will also recommend best practices for email retention and real world examples.
