The FTC Safeguards Rule requires organizations to securely dispose of customer information when it is no longer needed for business or legal purposes and to periodically review data retention practices. Many small businesses retain sensitive data longer than necessary, increasing exposure without providing additional business value.

Triple H Solutions helps organizations establish clear, reasonable data retention and disposal practices that align with how the business operates. We focus on defining how long customer information should be kept, where it is stored, and how it is securely destroyed once it reaches the end of its useful life. This includes addressing both physical records and electronic data stored on systems, devices, and media.

This service also emphasizes consistency and accountability. We help document who is responsible for approving retention decisions, how disposal is performed, and how retention policies are reviewed over time to minimize unnecessary data accumulation. These practices are incorporated into your written information security program to support ongoing compliance efforts.

The result is reduced risk from excess data, clearer expectations for staff and service providers, and a defensible approach to meeting FTC Safeguards Rule requirements around data retention and secure disposal.