What happens to affected envelopes when the document retention period is set up?

When the document retention period is established, affected envelopes are placed in a purge queue for a specified duration, which is typically 14 days. During this time, the envelopes are not immediately deleted but rather held in a queue, allowing for potential recovery or review. This approach strikes a balance between maintaining security and compliance while also providing users with a safeguard against accidental loss of important documents. Once the retention period elapses, the envelopes in this queue may be deleted permanently if no further action is taken, ensuring efficient data management within the DocuSign platform.

While other options suggest immediate deletion or no change at all, the retention period’s intent is to provide a structured process for managing document lifecycle and retention, underscoring the need for caution in document management practices. Archiving does not align with the context of retention and deletion, as archiving typically implies long-term storage rather than a queued deletion process.