Data Retention in Italy. The state of the art

This table summarizes the new Italian Data Retention Regulation.

Data Retention timeframe
(italian version taken from Interlex)

Data and Retention scope	Retention Duration	Provision
Traffic-related data not included in Sect. 123 para I and II Data protection code	Anonnymized or deleted when no more necessary	Sect. 123, Para I
Traffic data strictly needed for billing purposes, and/or support customer claims	6 mpnths, or more, in case of legal action	Sect. 123, Para 2
Traffic data for marketing purposes, or Value Added Serice purposes	As needed, only if the customer opted-in	Sect. 132, Para 3
Traffic data (voice) for criminal investigation purposes	24 months	Sect. 132, Para 1
Traffic data (digital) for criminal investigation	12 months	Sect. 132, Para 1
Unanswered call-related data	30 days	Sect. 132, Para 1-bis
Network related Traffic Data – upon concerned authorities order, for preemptive investigation and/or prosecute specific crimes –	From 90 Days, up to six months	Art. 132, c. 1-quater