# Create a deletion policy for a dataset

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We recommend using the Data Lifetime application to set deletion policies. However, in some cases, it may be more appropriate to configure policies directly on a dataset. When [viewing a dataset](../../dataset-preview/overview/index.md), select the **Details** tab, then **Lineage-aware retention policies** to create a new policy.
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Familiarize yourself with the various [permission roles](../core-concepts-data-lifetime/index.md#permissions-and-roles) before attempting to create a new deletion policy. You must have the `Data Governance Officer` role or `Dataset Editor` privileges to perform the steps in this guide.

Follow the steps below to create a lineage-aware deletion policy.

1. Navigate to **Applications** from the left navigation panel, choose **Security & governance**, then select **Data Lifetime**.

2. Select **+ New Policy** and add the necessary information, including the policy name, type, and deletion date.

![The + New Policy button in the Data Lifetime application.](../../../assets/57dfeace6854ef2bb2cd229285477dec6b33a99b72f274efe88f41c6d086f60a.webp)

3. Choose **Create policy** to land on the configuration details page of the new policy. Learn more about [deletion policy types](../deletion-policies-implications/index.md).

![Create policy](../../../assets/f3a071fe47f5890424a217137c597691b51194a1e7c66b3d5abd24ab24ecd6fa.webp)

4. Select **Apply to dataset** in the upper left of the screen.

![Apply a policy to a dataset.](../../../assets/df4d6bae2676493578cb1d075efa2667ac3ba036491e7a78b4d03b4eb7efbf82.webp)

5. Choose the dataset to which you want to apply the new policy.

![Choose a dataset to which you will apply a policy.](../../../assets/d07579a6c52af0807ce048c8a58a548a624f2293bc1d290ade2d09a9d53a9c94.webp)

6. Once you locate the appropriate dataset, choose *Select* to apply the policy. You should see a green success message appear at the top of your screen, confirming that the policy was successfully applied to the chosen dataset. Learn how to [further verify if a policy was properly applied](../view-changes-applied-policy/index.md).