Disposal guidelines provide certainty on what records to create and how long records should be retained
Retention authorities are based on the statutory and legal framework, or where organisations operate across many jurisdictions, understanding the different operational environments. We work with a range of national and international agencies, so understand the legal requirements for operating in different jurisdictions.
We have extensive experience in the preparation and negotiation of authorities to authorising bodies, including stakeholder consultation, indexing and implementing authorities. Our disposal authority development is informed by years of experience implementing disposal.
Retention authorities are guidelines on an organisation's requirements for keeping records for a specified period of time. They can also provide instructions on what records to create. This ensures that records are not destroyed accidentally, or before all uses for the records have ceased, and that records are not retained longer than they are needed. Retention and disposal authorities are aligned on the functions and activities undertaken by the organisation and are usually based on a business process analysis.
We have extensive experience in the preparation and negotiation of authorities to authorising bodies, including stakeholder consultation, indexing and implementing authorities. Our disposal authority development is informed by years of experience implementing disposal.
Developing guidelines from an understanding of the regulatory framework and business needs for records. This requires a sound understanding of the risks and potential liabilities
