• @Brkdncr@lemmy.world
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    013 days ago

    Not true.

    It’s much easier to keep old data in active storage where it can be classified, searched, and have retention/deletion policies applied. Moving it elsewhere makes it more likely you’ll just hang onto it forever while not using it at all.

      • @Brkdncr@lemmy.world
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        013 days ago

        I don’t disagree that you should set up retention policies to delete old email, I disagree that you should remove old emails from primary service/storage.

        I actually did need a 15 year old email a few months ago. I don’t recall what I needed, but I then set up a retention policy to delete old stuff.

        • @dustyData@lemmy.world
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          13 days ago

          Why not having an archive of exclusively warranties? Emails can be downloaded, indexed and compressed. I agree on keeping archives of old stuff. But emails used as cloud drives are a huge problem for IT and security reasons. A legal is better and facilitates backup, encryption and much more accessibility.