Federal Trade Commission Enforcement and Settlement: Real-World Impacts on Company Data Retention Programs

The Federal Trade Commission’s recent settlements and enforcement actions are redefining how organizations handle data consent and retention. In this episode, Priya Keshav, Founder & CEO of Meru Data LLC, and James A. Sherer, Partner at Baker & Hostetler LLP, examine the real‑world implications of these developments for corporate data retention programs.

The conversation highlights what companies need to do to align their retention practices with evolving regulatory expectations while still maintaining operational efficiency. It also outlines practical steps for building sustainable, compliant, and future‑ready data retention frameworks.

Topics covered in this session include:

• Key legal requirements for data retention and data minimization
• Designing effective, cross‑platform data‑retention strategies
• Operational considerations for achieving long‑term, sustainable compliance