Introduction to Records Retention
Records Retention is one of the major components of any
comprehensive Records and Information Management Program. It is intended to give organizations
guidance on what to retain, the length of time to retain information, and
when it can be legally destroyed.
Kit Bright
and Nicole Smith, both Records Management Professionals and AIIM Members, teamed
together to provide an introductory tool for end users embarking on the
development of a records retention plan and schedule for their
office.
Key
Takeaways:
·
Define what is Records
Retention
·
Understand how a Records Retention
Schedule is created
·
Know what to do if destroyed records are
requested
·
Find examples of Records Retention
Schedules
·
Gain recommended steps for developing,
deploying, and maintaining a Records Retention Program
