Solving data retention is a complex problem. Companies retain all kinds of data for different purposes, each requiring different retention rules for distinct types of information. Adding another layer of complexity, data retention laws and regulations vary not only by the type of data but also by geography. Country-specific laws dictate how long an organization needs to retain some data and when to eliminate other data. In addition, specific data may need to be retained for a legal hold that would supersede a country or data-type retention regulation.