Records Management

Key Messages
Principles of Records Management, Retention and Destruction

• Understanding Obligations
• Confidentiality and Legal Compliance
• Information Security
• Quality Assurance
• Legal and Related Policies and Guidance

Minimum Implementation Standards

Good Practice for Managers

• Has identified the staff in his or her area to whom this policy applies and has given the policy (or selected excerpts) to them.
• Has assessed the impact of the policy on current working practices, and has an action plan to make all necessary changes to ensure that his or her area complies with the policy.
• Has set up systems to provide assurance to him or her that the policy is being implemented as intended in his or her area of responsibility.

Good Practice for Employees

• Has read the policy (or selected excerpts) and considered what it means for him or her, in terms of how to conduct his or her duties.
• Has completed any mandatory education or training that may be required as part of the implementation of the policy.
• Has altered working practices as expected by the policy.