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Retention periods may vary. Always consult legal counsel for specific situations.
6 categories
5 mandatory
Max: ∞ years
Personal Identification Data
Recommended∞ years
Name, addresses, contact details
Legal: GDPR Article 5(1)(e)
Financial & Tax Records
Mandatory10 years
min: 6
Invoices, accounting records, tax documents
Legal: German Commercial Code (HGB) §257, Tax Code (AO) §147
Medical Records
Mandatory30 years
min: 10
Patient files, treatment records
Legal: Professional regulations, BGB §630f
Employment Records
Mandatory10 years
min: 3
Employment contracts, payroll, work certificates
Legal: BGB, HGB, Tax regulations
Video Surveillance
Mandatory72 hours
CCTV recordings
Legal: BDSG §4, GDPR
Telecommunications Data
Mandatory10 weeks
min: 4
Traffic data, location data
Legal: TKG §96
Germany's retention requirements with other countries.
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