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Open-ended retention standards create operational flexibility for the entity to maintain data archives beyond typical engagement periods, which has implications for the duration users' personal information remains in EA's systems and available for processing.
Under this provision, user data may be retained for indefinite periods based on EA's assessment of operational or legal needs, rather than automatic deletion after a specified timeframe. Users do not receive a defined window for data removal unless deletion is requested through separate mechanisms the policy may authorize.
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Open-ended retention standards create operational flexibility for the entity to maintain data archives beyond typical engagement periods, which has implications for the duration users' personal information remains in EA's systems and available for processing.
Under this provision, user data may be retained for indefinite periods based on EA's assessment of operational or legal needs, rather than automatic deletion after a specified timeframe. Users do not receive a defined window for data removal unless deletion is requested through separate mechanisms the policy may authorize.
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