Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for handling response times in a communication system comprising at least one data retention system having at least one storage space for retained data. The at least one storage space has a defined response time (high, medium, low) for delivering retained data. The method comprises the following steps: —Receiving a request for retained data from an authorized organization to the at least one data retention system, which request comprises a specified data type and a retention time range —Dividing in the at least one data retention system, the received retention time range into at least one time segment each corresponding to one defined response time —Delivering an acknowledge message from the at least one data retention system to the authorized organization, which message comprises response and identification information corresponding to the at least one divided time segment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for handling response times in a communication system comprising at least one data retention system (2;2,22,23) having at least one storage space (6A, 6B, 6C) for retained data. The at least one storage space (6A, 6B, 6C) has a defined response time (high, medium, low) for delivering retained data. The method comprises the following steps:—Receiving (31) a request for retained data from an authorized organization (3) to the at least one data retention system (2;2,22,23), which request comprises a specified data type and a retention time range—Dividing (37) in the at least one data retention system, the received retention time range into a least one time segment each corresponding to one defined response time (high, medium, low).—Delivering (32) an acknowledge message from the at least one data retention system to the authorized organization, which message comprises response and identification information corresponding to the at least one divided time segment.