Electronic Records Management (ERM)  |  Retention

8 Things to Consider When Developing an Information Retention Policy

By: John Mancini November 9th, 2009

All too often, businesses discover the need for a document retention policy either when it is least convenient to implement or too late in the game. Particularly in today’s litigious environment where virtually any form of information (paper, electronic, or audio) can be used in litigation, being proactive in this regard can save an organization from headaches and high costs. An organizational retention policy provides for the systematic review, retention, and destruction of information and records received or created in the course of business. Below are eight items to consider when developing your company’s retention policy.