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Data Privacy Compliance Agent

Ensures billing data follows data retention laws, securely archiving or deleting records as required.

About the Agent

Utilizing generative AI, the Data Privacy Compliance Agent automates data management by legal retention requirements, anonymizing customer data and ensuring compliance with data privacy laws such as GDPR. This proactive approach reduces legal risk while fostering customer trust. By systematically tracking retention schedules and managing data deletions or archiving, the agent ensures that the billing team complies with data handling regulations, supporting a transparent and responsible data privacy strategy.

Seamlessly integrating with existing systems such as CRM and billing platforms, the Data Privacy Compliance Agent streamlines data management processes across the organization. Regular feedback from legal and compliance teams ensures that the agent's automated processes align with evolving regulations and industry best practices. This human feedback loop enhances the agent’s decision-making, enabling it to quickly adapt to new requirements and ensure ongoing compliance.

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Input Data Set

Sample of data set required for Data Privacy Compliance Agent:

Company Billing Data Retention Policy


Document ID: POL-BILL-001

Last Updated: February 15, 2024

Department: Billing Compliance & Data Privacy




1. Purpose


The purpose of this policy is to outline our approach to the retention, archival, and deletion of billing data to ensure compliance with relevant data privacy laws (such as the General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR) and to protect customer data. By establishing clear retention periods and management practices, we aim to minimize data-related risks and maintain customer trust.


2. Scope


This policy applies to all billing records and associated data collected, processed, or stored by the Billing Department. It encompasses data for both active and inactive customer accounts, including but not limited to transactional records, invoices, debit memos, and payment histories.


3. Definitions


    

  • Billing Records: Any record that contains transactional data related to customer billing, including amounts charged, dates, products/services purchased, and payment terms.
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  • Retention Period: The duration for which data is kept in an identifiable form before it is archived or deleted.
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  • Archival: The transfer of records to a secure, less-accessible storage environment when they are no longer needed for active business processes but may be required for compliance or historical purposes.
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  • Deletion: The irreversible destruction of records after their retention period has expired, rendering the data permanently inaccessible.
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4. Roles and Responsibilities


    

  • Billing Department: Responsible for implementing data retention practices as per this policy, ensuring that data is retained, archived, or deleted in a timely manner.
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  • Data Privacy Officer (DPO): Oversees data retention practices, monitors compliance with data privacy regulations, and manages any related audits.
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  • IT Department: Provides the necessary infrastructure and tools to store, archive, and delete data securely, and assists in anonymizing records where required.
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  • Legal Team: Advises on any updates to retention periods in response to changes in legislation or regulatory requirements.
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5. Retention Policies and Procedures


5.1 Policy 1: Deletion of Expired Billing Records


    

  • Retention Period: 2 years
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  • Action: Records older than 2 years must be permanently deleted from all active databases.
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  • Reason: To comply with data privacy regulations, specifically GDPR Article 17, which mandates the deletion of data that is no longer necessary for business purposes.
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  • Procedures:
      

    1. Automated Flagging: The system flags records for deletion once they exceed the 2-year retention period.
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    2. Review and Confirmation: The DPO reviews flagged records before deletion to confirm that no exceptions apply.
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    3. Deletion Process: IT executes an automated deletion, ensuring that data is irreversibly removed from the active databases.
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    4. Verification: Post-deletion audits are conducted monthly to verify compliance and data integrity.
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  • Example: A billing record from January 2022 is flagged for deletion in February 2024, following its two-year retention period.
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5.2 Policy 2: Archival of Billing Records Approaching Expiry


    

  • Retention Period: 1-2 years
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  • Action: Billing records older than 1 year but less than 2 years should be moved to a secure archival database.
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  • Reason: Archiving allows for retrieval of records for audits, legal inquiries, or historical analysis, while removing them from the active operational environment.
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  • Procedures:
      

    1. Flagging for Archival: Records that reach the 1-year mark are flagged for archival.
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    2. Archival Transfer: IT securely transfers flagged records to the company’s designated archival storage, which has limited access controls.
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    3. Access Management: Only authorized personnel from the Billing Department and the DPO may access archived records.
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    4. Review Cycle: Archived records are reviewed annually to assess if they can be safely deleted upon reaching the 2-year mark.
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  • Example: A record from January 2023 is archived in January 2024 and remains in archival storage until January 2025.
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5.3 Policy 3: Active Retention of Recent Billing Records


    

  • Retention Period: <1 year
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  • Action: Billing records less than one year old are maintained in the active database for business operations.
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  • Reason: Active records are required to support ongoing transactions, customer inquiries, and operational needs.
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  • Procedures:
      

    1. Storage in Active Database: Recent billing records remain in the active database until they reach their archival or deletion thresholds.
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    2. Accessibility: All active billing data is accessible by the Billing Department for operational and support purposes.
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    3. Annual Review: These records undergo an annual review to ensure data quality and determine eligibility for archival.
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  • Example: A billing record from February 2024 is retained in the active database for business purposes and will only be flagged for archival after February 2025.
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6. Compliance with Data Privacy Laws


To ensure compliance with GDPR and other applicable data privacy laws, this policy mandates strict data handling practices:


    

  • Right to Erasure: Customers may request the deletion of their billing data. Such requests are managed promptly in alignment with our deletion protocols.
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  • Data Minimization: Only essential billing data is retained, limiting exposure and ensuring data privacy.
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  • Security Measures: Archived and active data are stored with robust security protocols, including encryption and access restrictions, to prevent unauthorized access or loss.
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7. Periodic Review and Policy Updates


This Retention Policy is reviewed annually by the Data Privacy Officer in collaboration with the Legal and IT departments to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving data privacy regulations. Any changes in data handling requirements or legislative updates will prompt an immediate review of this policy.


Policy Effective Date: February 15, 2024

Next Scheduled Review: February 15, 2025




For any questions or concerns, please contact the Data Privacy Officer at compliance@BrissaSolutions.com.
record_idcustomer_iddatebilling_amountretention_statusaction_needed
BR0001CUST10012021-05-01$150.00ExpiredDelete
BR0002CUST10022020-12-15$200.00ExpiredDelete
BR0003CUST10032022-01-10$250.00ActiveNone
BR0004CUST10042021-06-20$180.00ExpiredArchive
BR0005CUST10052019-11-30$300.00ExpiredDelete
BR0006CUST10062022-04-15$400.00ActiveNone
BR0007CUST10072021-02-18$225.00ExpiredArchive
BR0008CUST10082019-09-10$330.00ExpiredDelete
BR0009CUST10092020-07-25$120.00ExpiredArchive
BR0010CUST10102021-08-05$270.00ActiveNone

Deliverable Example

Sample output delivered by the Data Privacy Compliance Agent:

Data Privacy Compliance Report


Generated on: February 15, 2024

Prepared by: Data Privacy Compliance Agent

Department: Billing Compliance & Data Privacy




1. Overview


This report provides a detailed summary of the actions taken to ensure that billing data complies with company retention policies and applicable data privacy regulations (such as GDPR). The Data Privacy Compliance Agent has reviewed billing records according to the following policies:


    

  • Policy 1: Deletion of records older than 2 years.
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  • Policy 2: Archival of records between 1 and 2 years.
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  • Policy 3: Active retention of records less than 1 year old.
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This report categorizes records by action taken, highlights any discrepancies, and summarizes the overall data compliance status for the billing department.




2. Summary of Actions


Records Deleted (Policy 1)


Billing records exceeding the 2-year retention period have been permanently deleted from the active database to ensure compliance with GDPR’s “Right to Erasure” mandate.






Record ID
Customer ID
Billing Date
Billing Amount
Retention Status
Action






BR0001
CUST1001
2021-05-01
$150.00
Expired
Deleted




BR0002
CUST1002
2020-12-15
$200.00
Expired
Deleted




BR0005
CUST1005
2019-11-30
$300.00
Expired
Deleted




BR0008
CUST1008
2019-09-10
$330.00
Expired
Deleted






Action Details:  


    

  • Total Records Deleted: 4  
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  • Deletion Process: An automated script flagged each record for deletion based on its billing date, and the Data Privacy Officer (DPO) reviewed the flagged records to confirm no exceptions. IT then executed a secure deletion, permanently removing these records from the active database.
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  • Compliance: Full compliance with Policy 1 and GDPR requirements. Post-deletion audits verified successful deletion and data integrity.
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Records Archived (Policy 2)


Records between 1 and 2 years old have been securely archived to facilitate compliance and reduce active database load.






Record ID
Customer ID
Billing Date
Billing Amount
Retention Status
Action






BR0004
CUST1004
2021-06-20
$180.00
Expired
Archived




BR0007
CUST1007
2021-02-18
$225.00
Expired
Archived




BR0009
CUST1009
2020-07-25
$120.00
Expired
Archived






Action Details:  


    

  • Total Records Archived: 3  
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  • Archival Process: Records were flagged for archival based on their billing dates and moved to a secure archival storage environment. Access to archived records is restricted to authorized personnel in the billing department and the DPO, with strong encryption protocols in place.
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  • Compliance: Full compliance with Policy 2. The archival environment meets regulatory standards for data security and access control.
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Active Records Retained (Policy 3)


Records less than 1 year old remain in the active database for operational needs, consistent with Policy 3 requirements.






Record ID
Customer ID
Billing Date
Billing Amount
Retention Status
Next Review






BR0003
CUST1003
2022-01-10
$250.00
Active
2025-01-10




BR0006
CUST1006
2022-04-15
$400.00
Active
2025-04-15




BR0010
CUST1010
2021-08-05
$270.00
Active
2024-08-05






Action Details:  


    

  • Total Active Records: 3  
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  • Retention Process: These records remain accessible to the billing department to support current transactions, customer inquiries, and financial reporting needs.
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  • Future Review: Each record is scheduled for an annual review to assess whether it meets retention or archival thresholds.
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3. Compliance Summary


    

  • Total Records Processed: 10
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  • Total Records Deleted: 4
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  • Total Records Archived: 3
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  • Total Active Records: 3
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  • Compliance Status: Fully Compliant
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4. Discrepancy and Audit Findings


    

  • Audit Date: February 15, 2024  
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  • Discrepancies Found: None
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  • Audit Summary: The monthly audit confirmed that all retention actions were executed as outlined in company policy, with no discrepancies in the deletion, archival, or active retention processes. Access controls and data security measures were verified as compliant with data privacy regulations.
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5. Recommendations for Continuous Compliance


    

  1. Monthly Audits: Continue monthly audits to confirm that deletion and archival actions are executed without exceptions, ensuring ongoing compliance.
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  2. Retention Schedule Updates: Stay updated with any legislative changes that may affect retention policies, especially changes to GDPR or other regional regulations.
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  3. Staff Training: Provide regular training for the billing and IT teams to reinforce data privacy protocols and compliance procedures.
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  4. Automation Enhancements: Consider implementing additional automation for real-time tracking of retention schedules, flagging records for deletion or archival without manual intervention.
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6. Conclusion


This report confirms that the Data Privacy Compliance Agent is operating effectively to maintain compliance with billing data retention policies. By following a structured approach to data management, the agent minimizes legal risks, upholds data privacy standards, and reinforces customer trust.


For further inquiries or detailed access to archived records, please contact the Data Privacy Officer at compliance@BrissaSolutions.com




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