Difficulty: 6/10Intermediate

Policy-Based File Auto-Delete

An automated workflow that applies data retention rules to file storage, automatically archiving or permanently deleting files that exceed their retention period.

🎯The Problem

Organizations keep files forever, leading to massive storage costs, legal risk, and non-compliance with data retention laws.

💡The Solution

A system that scans file metadata (creation date, classification tag) and executes scheduled deletion or archival based on pre-defined policies.

👥Target Users

Data Governance Officers, IT Administrators, Legal/Compliance Teams

📊Difficulty: 6/10 — Intermediate

This is an intermediate micro-SaaS idea suited for builders with some shipping experience. Expect to work with third-party integrations, more complex data models, and nuanced user workflows that require careful planning.

Estimated Timeline

A few months to a solid MVP

Skills Needed

Full-stack development, API integrations, and background job processing

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