Our Data Inventory and Records Retention Policy provides a clear framework for managing the lifecycle of our data, ensuring that information is stored, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with legal and operational requirements. This document is particularly valuable for supporting compliance with the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as it outlines what data we hold, where it is kept, and how long it should be retained. Each area of the inventory is overseen by the relevant department managers or heads, who are responsible for ensuring proper records management within their teams. All staff are expected to follow the retention schedule to maintain consistency, transparency, and legal compliance across the organisation.