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Records Retention Schedule

The Gambling Commission's Records Retention Schedule.

Published
12 May 2026

Last updated
12 May 2026 - Changes

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Policy function

Policy function records retention schedule

Policy function records retention schedule
Type of record Retention period Trigger Reason and/or relevant legislation Action at end of retention period
Policy development and related discussion 6 years Policy finalised Limitation Act 1980 Review
Regulatory settlements 6 years Date published Limitation Act 1980 Review
Research documents 10 years End of use Business need Review
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