An information processing apparatus includes: a storage unit configured to record output data to a first storage unit; an administration unit configured to administer a holding period of the output data held by the first storage unit; a setting unit configured to set the holding period of the output data; a second storage unit configured to store condition information used to determine whether or not to accept the setting of the holding period for the output data; a reception unit configured to receive a setting request of a holding period for the output data; and a setting control unit configured to control the setting of the holding period for the output data with the setting unit, on the basis of the condition information in accordance with the setting request.