What is residence period in SAP CA-DPP - Data Protection and Privacy?

SAP Term: residence period

• Component: CA-DPP

• Component Name: Data Protection and Privacy

• Description: The period of time between the end of business and the end of purpose EoP for a data set during which the data remains in the database and can be used in case of subsequent processes related to the original purpose. At the end of the longest configured residence period, the data is blocked or deleted. The residence period is part of the overall retention period.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Residence period is a term used in SAP's Data Protection and Privacy (CA-DPP) component. It is the amount of time that personal data is stored in the system before it is deleted or archived. The residence period is set by the system administrator and can be adjusted depending on the needs of the organization. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The residence period can be set in the system settings of the Data Protection and Privacy component. The administrator can choose a specific date or a certain number of days for the residence period. Once the residence period has been set, all personal data stored in the system will be deleted or archived after that time has elapsed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the residence period and adjust it as needed. This will ensure that personal data is not stored for longer than necessary and that it is kept secure. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all personal data is deleted or archived before the residence period expires. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's Data Protection and Privacy component, please visit https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CA-DPP/latest/en-US.