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The California Chancellor’s Office TechConnect group and Kern Community College District (Kern CCD) are implementing an updated Zoom Recordings and Transcript Retention Policy effective October 2, 2025.
While the State Chancellor's Office established baseline retention guidelines, Kern CCD has adopted a district-wide 150-day retention policy for all campuses (Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso Community College, and Porterville College) and the District Office.
What You Should Know
- Initial Chancellor's Office Cleanup (Oct 2, 2025): All recordings and transcripts created before July 31, 2024, will be deleted starting October 2, 2025.
- Kern CCD 150-Day Policy: Going forward, all Zoom cloud recordings and transcripts will be automatically deleted once they reach 150 days old.
- Trash Retention: Deleted items will remain in your Zoom trash folder for 30 days before being permanently removed.
Example Lifecycle:
- A recording created on January 1 reaches 150 days on May 31 and is automatically moved to your Zoom trash folder.
- The recording remains in trash for 30 days (until June 30) before permanent deletion.
What You Should Do
To ensure you do not lose important instructional or business content:
- Review Your Cloud Storage Regularly: Periodically log into your district Zoom account to check your saved recordings.
- Download Essential Files: Download any recordings or transcripts you need to keep longer than 150 days.
- Store Securely: Save required files to your computer, external drive, or district-issued OneDrive (recommended).
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