Data Retention Testing
Test your application’s data retention policies and automated data lifecycle management. This locustfile validates retention periods, data archival, automated deletion, and compliance with regulatory requirements.Use Cases
- Retention Policy Validation: Test automated data retention and deletion
- Data Archival: Validate data archiving processes and accessibility
- Compliance Verification: Ensure adherence to regulatory retention requirements
- Lifecycle Management: Test data lifecycle from creation to deletion
- Storage Optimization: Validate data purging and storage management
Locustfile
Configuration
Update these settings for your data retention testing:LoadForge Data Retention Testing
Multi-Region Compliance
Use LoadForge’s region selection to test data retention across different jurisdictions:- EU Regions: Test GDPR compliance requirements
- US Regions: Test SOX and other US regulatory requirements
- Global Testing: Ensure consistent retention policies worldwide
Key Validation Points
- Retention Policies: Automated enforcement of retention periods
- Data Archival: Proper archiving for long-term storage
- Automated Deletion: Timely deletion of expired data
- Compliance Reporting: Accurate retention compliance reports
Data Retention Checklist
- ✅ Policy Definition: Clear retention periods for each data type
- ✅ Automated Enforcement: System-enforced retention rules
- ✅ Archival Process: Proper data archiving procedures
- ✅ Deletion Automation: Automated deletion of expired data
- ✅ Compliance Reporting: Regular retention compliance reports
Best Practices
- Clear Policies: Define specific retention periods for each data type
- Automated Processes: Implement automated retention enforcement
- Regular Audits: Conduct periodic retention compliance reviews
- Secure Deletion: Ensure secure deletion of sensitive data
Troubleshooting
- Retention Violations: Check automated policy enforcement
- Archival Failures: Verify storage systems and processes
- Deletion Issues: Review automated deletion procedures
- Compliance Gaps: Audit retention policy coverage