# The Data Retention (EC Directive) Regulations 2009, Regulation 5: The retention period


The data specified in the Schedule to these Regulations must be retained by the public communications provider for a period of 12 months from the date of the communication in question.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2009/9780111473894/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-data-retention-ec-directive-regulations-2009/regulation-5
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