Which statement best describes a data retention policy in cloud environments?

Which statement best describes a data retention policy in cloud environments?

• A. A policy specifying how long data should be retained and when it should be deleted to comply with regulations.
• B. A policy that defines encryption standards for data at rest.
• C. A policy that sets who can access data in transit.
• D. A policy that determines data backup frequency only.

Answer: (B)