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COMPLIANCE · FEB 20, 2026 · 6 MIN READ
GDPR retention for visitor photos
How long is too long? Setting photo and data retention that satisfies both counsel and CISO.
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Maya ChenHead of Security Research, CoReceptionist
How long is too long? Visitor photos are personal data, and “forever” is not a retention policy. The right answer balances security value against data-minimization principles.
Retention per site, deletion on schedule
Set retention policies per location, and let visitor data — photos included — delete on your schedule, not ours. Counsel gets the policy; the CISO gets the audit trail.
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