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Amazon S3 Object Lock variable retention with event holds is now available in AWS GovCloud (US) Regions

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AWS·Oct 1, 2026, 01:00 PMFeatureAI-assisted summary

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Added S3 Object Lock variable retention with event holds in AWS GovCloud (US-East and US-West)
Enables WORM protection that starts after a future event and continues for a specified duration after hold release
Supports compliance requirements such as SEC Rule 17a‑4(f), FINRA Rule 4511, and CFTC Regulation 1.31

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