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The provision creates a retention framework tied to operational necessity and legal obligation rather than fixed timelines, giving Zoom discretion to determine retention periods by data type. This approach allocates to Zoom the responsibility for assessing what duration is necessary for service delivery and compliance.
Interpretive note: The specific retention periods for individual data categories are not stated in the policy, so the practical application of this provision depends on Zoom's internal retention schedules which are not publicly disclosed in the document reviewed.
Users' personal data remains stored in Zoom systems according to retention standards Zoom establishes based on data type and legal requirements. The provision does not specify maximum retention periods or automatic deletion timelines, instead authorizing Zoom to retain data according to its assessment of operational and legal need.
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"We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide our Products and services, and as required by applicable law. The length of time we retain personal data depends on the type of data, our business and legal needs, and whether you have an account with us.— Excerpt from Zoom's Zoom Privacy Statement
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The provision creates a retention framework tied to operational necessity and legal obligation rather than fixed timelines, giving Zoom discretion to determine retention periods by data type. This approach allocates to Zoom the responsibility for assessing what duration is necessary for service delivery and compliance.
Users' personal data remains stored in Zoom systems according to retention standards Zoom establishes based on data type and legal requirements. The provision does not specify maximum retention periods or automatic deletion timelines, instead authorizing Zoom to retain data according to its assessment of operational and legal need.
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