E-Mails and Instant Messages Count As Records Too

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Appropriate policies for records retention, which includes e-mails and instant messages, are essential for many companies. Companies must do two things regarding their electronic communications. First, they must design appropriate records retention policies to fit their appropriate industry type. And secondly, companies should have a system in place that can easily identify and retrieve records that have been archived. Once formal policies on electronic archiving are in place, they must be enforced consistently. Once a record is recorded on a computer or server hard drive, it is harder to dispose of than many people may realize.

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E-Mails and Instant Messages Count As Records Too

Companies that can't retrieve appropriate e-mails and instant messages could be subject to a big fine. Appropriate policies for records retention, which includes e-mails and instant m...

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