Embodiments are disclosed for preserving legal hold data using a code storage system (e.g., an array of Blu-ray discs). A method according to some embodiments includes receiving a notice that a data retention period has expired for a database table stored in a data warehouse, identifying that the database table is labeled as legal hold data, transferring the database table to a cold storage device that includes an array of digital optical discs in response to the identification of legal hold data, and labeling the database table stored in the cold storage device as legal hold data and preventing removal or modification of the database table labeled as legal hold data.