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FAQ: Can I destroy a paper original after scanning?

The Texas Record

Both local governments and state agencies want to know if they ‘go paperless’ — if they digitize their essential records — can they get rid of the original paper or film copies? 4), the definition of an electronic record, you will find that same language giving agencies the ability to store electronically. .”

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Transition to Electronic Government: Signs of the Time

Preservica

In 2002, I accepted the position of Statewide Records and Forms Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Electronic Government (DEG). Today, digital information and communications technologies are ubiquitous in the public sector and every agency is engaged in e-government. Playing Catch Up.

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Land records are permanent. What is your e-records preservation strategy?

Preservica

Recording and preservation of land and real property is a foundational statutory and administrative operation of government. The attraction of land and settlement opportunities in the United States and Canada make property among the earliest, largest, and most complete type of records under management in North America.

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FAQ Redux: Can a state agency destroy a paper original after scanning?

The Texas Record

While there is not an explicit paragraph in the rules stating that any record can be store electronically, in Section 6.92(4), And what are the requirements for keeping a record electronically now? Preserve the authenticity, integrity, reliability, and usability of the records.

Paper 40
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Off the Record: RIM Month Special Edition– Blockchain, Record Tampering, Internet Archive: Oh My!

The Texas Record

Tune in monthly for a curated collection of articles we found interesting on a broad range of topics; some which are directly related to records management and others which might share common themes. Friday says, “Prick your ears and read about this important information!”

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The Information Management Umbrella

Brandeis Records Manager

Program Director for University Records Management, Brandeis University. A colleague at another university recently polled a listserv group of records managers in Higher Ed. The survey probed the records management programs’ locations within the organization. George Despres, CRM.

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FAQ: Is Metadata a Part of an Electronic Record or Not?

The Texas Record

Metadata is the information attached to a record that gives context to the record. In electronic records management, metadata may describe who the title of a publication is, where a video was shot, and why a report has a security classification. If present, metadata is considered a part of the electronic record.