> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.scribe.commure.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Data Retention Policy

> How long Commure Scribe retains audio recordings, notes, and other patient data.

Here's how long your data is retained, and what happens when you delete a scribe.

## Retention Period

Patient demographic data, audio recordings, transcripts, and generated clinical outputs are all retained for **6 years**.

## Notes

Notes remain accessible in your account for the retention period above, or until you delete them yourself, whichever comes first.

## Deleting a Scribe

When you delete a scribe, it's removed from your account view. It isn't immediately erased from our backend — data retention regulations require us to retain it in encrypted storage for the remainder of the 6-year retention period, accessible only to authorized staff for legal and audit purposes.

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  For encryption standards, access controls, and other platform security details, see the [Consent & Platform FAQ](/security-compliance/consent-platform-faq) and [HIPAA Compliance & BAA](/security-compliance/hipaa-compliance-baa).
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