Legal Hold
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法定保留
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Also known as: litigation hold, preservation hold
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A legal hold preserves relevant data and suspends normal deletion so evidence is not destroyed during disputes or investigations.
Real-World Example
HR accounts placed on legal hold so chat and email cannot be purged during an investigation.
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