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Data Lifecycle & Secure Disposal

Data Retention & Disposal Policy

A transparent outline of retention timelines, minimization principles, and permanent cryptographic disposal procedures for citizen reports, evidence, contact details, and technical logs.

Core Principle: Data Minimization & Timely Purge

We adhere strictly to the principle of "Collect only what is necessary, retain only as long as required, and purge cryptographically without recovery."

We never stockpile extraneous personal data. Every retained element is held strictly for verified public accountability, legal safeguards, disinformation deterrence, and open civic research.

Data Retention Schedule & Timelines

Data Classification Included Attributes Retention Period Disposal Method
Public Report Summaries Moderated narrative summary, district, division, department, and incident date (excluding all PII) Permanent (Open Civic Ledger) Preserved for public transparency, systemic analysis, and civic research. Rectifiable upon valid appeal.
Supporting Evidence Files Uploaded payment slips, application receipts, photographs, or official notices Maximum 180 Days Automatically purged from encrypted cloud storage following verification and audit cycles.
Private Contact Details Optional telephone number or email address provided by submitter for follow-up Maximum 90 Days Cryptographically destroyed from isolated contact tables after moderation verification concludes.
Moderation Audit Logs Internal editorial history, stage transition timestamps, and reviewer rationale logs 12 Months (1 Year) Maintained for editorial integrity and oversight audit, then permanently purged from archives.
Server & Security Logs IP addresses, user agents, rate-limiting tokens, DDoS mitigation telemetry Maximum 30 Days Automated rolling overwrite and deletion following cyber threat and bot mitigation cycles.

Cryptographic Erasure (Not Soft Delete)

When a retention window expires, data is not merely hidden with a database flag. It undergoes irreversible cryptographic shredding across all backup clusters, guaranteeing that expired records cannot be reconstructed.

Citizen Right to Rectification & Erasure

Any submitter or affected party possesses the legitimate right to request withdrawal or factual correction of a case. Simply provide your unique Tracking ID via our Contact Desk for rapid review and processing.

Questions Regarding Data Retention?

For inquiries on data handling, cryptographic purge schedules, or to submit a formal erasure request, reach out directly to our Data Protection Desk.

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