Records Management FAQ
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What is records management? Records management is the systemization of creating, maintaining, using, and disposing of records.
What is a public record? Public records include documents, books, papers, photographs, computer tapes or disks, electronic mail, video or audio recordings.
How long do I keep records? Each record has its own disposition/retention schedule. The schedule determines the minimum length of time the record needs to be kept in tact. A record's retention time is based on its administrative, fiscal, legal, or historical value.
What are the benefits of records management? - Keeps information needed for decision making and operations readily available
- Ameliorates the delivery of service in a timely manner
- Facilitates exceptional performance in an agency
- Protects the rights of a business, employees, and customers
- Provides a legacy in the event of a disaster
- Protects records from unauthorized access
- Allows for faster retrieval of documentsv - Improves office efficiency
- Provides more office space
- Avoids unnecessary purchase of office equipment
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