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# Deleting a Retention Policy

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While non-modifiable retention policies can only be retired, modifiable retention policies can be deleted. When a modifiable retention policy is deleted, the following happens to any files the policy applied to:

* Files in Trash: If any files are subject to any other retention policy, that policy is applied.
* Files not in Trash: No effect. The files may be subject to other retention policies, in which case those policies apply when those files are deleted by users.

**To delete a retention policy:**

1. Go to **Admin Console > Governance**.
2. Click the **Retention** tab.
3. Click the name of a modifiable retention policy.
4. Click **More Options** ( <InlineImage src="/images/box-governance/more-options-button.png" alt="more-options-button" />), and then click **Delete Policy**.
5. In the Delete Policy confirmation dialog box, click **Delete**.