Document collection
with automatic deletion.
Docustody is built around temporary custody, not permanent storage. Open a secure vault, request what you need with a checklist, and let the audit trail handle the evidence.
Why teams switch
From storage to custody
- Replace email attachments with secure, expiring links
- Show clients a live timeline with deletion countdowns
- Export a full audit trail for FCA and GDPR reviews
- Cut storage risk with deletion that runs on a schedule
Built for UK regulated workflows
Core features
Everything you need for compliant document intake.
The building blocks for collecting client documents securely, keeping them only as long as needed, and showing your work when someone asks.
Feature
Automatic deletion with certificates
Set retention windows for every vault and prove documents were deleted on time with exportable certificates.
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Client transparency dashboard
Clients can see who accessed their files, when they expire, and what is still outstanding.
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Audit trails built for compliance
Capture every upload, view, and deletion event to support FCA and GDPR audits without manual logging.
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Guided document requests
Use templates and checklists to ask for the right documents the first time, so there is less back-and-forth.
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Secure, expiring links
Replace email attachments with encrypted links that expire automatically and keep files protected.
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Security you can prove.
Docustody captures every document event, from upload to deletion. Compliance teams can generate a full audit report without digging through inboxes or shared drives.
Explore audit trailsAudit-ready exports
Timestamped reports with user details, ready in seconds.
Enforced retention
Retention policies applied automatically, not manually.
Client visibility
Clients see who accessed files and when they expire.
Use cases
Workflows Docustody supports
Frequently asked
Product FAQs
How does automatic document deletion work?
Documents are automatically deleted after your chosen retention period (typically 14 to 90 days). Both you and your client receive a deletion certificate as proof.
Is Docustody GDPR compliant?
Docustody is built for GDPR compliance with time-bound retention, audit trails, and UK data residency options.
Can we customise document checklists?
Yes. Create templates for each onboarding workflow and reuse them across teams and branches.
Move from storage to secure custody.
Open a time-bound vault, collect what you need, and have the evidence ready before a regulator asks.