Chapter 27
Critical Considerations for Records Management and Retention
CHECKLIST
Scope
□ Applicability to all types and formats of records
□ Applicability to all affiliates, divisions, and business units
□ Risk assessment
□ Third-party contractors and outsourcers
□ Active vs. inactive records
Retention Schedule
□ Detailed list of records categories
□ Employee surveys and interviews
□ Organized by department/business unit
□ Retention periods based on applicable law
□ Retention periods based on operational needs
□ Retention periods based on statutes of limitation
□ Citations to applicable laws
□ Periodic (e.g., annual) review and update
Litigation Holds
□ Responsibility for issuing litigation holds
□ Litigation hold notice
□ IT department ...
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