Guidance
Records Retention Schedule
The Gambling Commission's Records Retention Schedule.
Communications function
Communications function records retention schedule
| Type of record | Retention period | Trigger | Reason and/or relevant legislation | Action at end of retention period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsletters and blogs for website | 6 years | Date published | Business need; National Archives retention guidance | Review |
| Accessibility and/or dietary requirements of event attendees | 6 months | Date of event | Business need | Destroy |
| Contact details of event attendees | 2 years | Date of event | Business need | Destroy |
| Event photos - internal and external events | 5 years | Date of event | Business need | Review |
| Executive and Commissioner profile photos | 12 months | End of tenure | Business need | Destroy |
| Photographs of staff (not including event photos) | 3 years | Date photo taken | Business need | Destroy |
| Press engagement | 10 years | End of use | National Archives retention guidance | Review |
| Public statements | 6 years | Date published | Limitation Act 1980; Public Records Act 1958 | Transfer to National Archives |
| Select committee reports | 6 years | Date of hearing | Business need | Review |
| Internal staff communications | 3 years | Date of communication | Business need | Review |
| Recordings of internal staff events and briefings | 12 months | Date of event | Business need | Review |
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Last updated: 12 May 2026
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