08.02.06 – For how long does the organisation keep data?

The organisation will hold your personal data for the entirety of the period of your employment contract. The period for which your data is held after the end of employment are:

  • Natural HR account – 6 years, after which all information is deleted
  • Paper file – all relevant documents not already on Natural HR will be uploaded and kept for 6 years
  • Computer file – all relevant documents not already on Natural HR will be uploaded and kept for 6 years
  • Emails – any containing personal data will be destroyed when an individual leaves

Keeping your personal data for 6 years is in line with the period of time we are required to keep accounts for the organisation and information regarding your employment is associated with the accounts.  It also allows us to provide reference information for you, with your consent, if requested by future employers.