The principles contained in article 24 of the LOPGDD and, specifically, for the purposes of consultation, the principle of limitation of the data retention period, according to which the data must be kept in the system the essential time to decide on the origin of initiating an investigation, are applicable to the processing of personal data of the Ethical Mailbox of the Generalitat de Catalunya. On the other hand, the specific deadlines provided for in Article 24 are not applicable. The storage periods of personal data provided for in the Agreement of Gov/96/2020 are not contrary to the principle of limitation of the storage period provided for in the regulations on the protection of personal data.