A GUIDE TO DEVELOPING A RECORDKEEPING POLICY

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This guide provides instruction on how to develop a recordkeeping policy. It covers the processes and considerations involved in formulating a policy as part of a broader recordkeeping strategy. It also provides advice on how to structure the policy document. A checklist of the steps involved is included as part of the Guide.

This guide does not include detailed information on other areas of recordkeeping strategy, such as recordkeeping procedures, but does provide references to where further information about these areas may be found. In general, a recordkeeping policy states the aims of an organisation's recordkeeping programme, while other documentation, such as procedural manuals, outlines how these aims will be achieved.