Developing a “Retention Policy” for Digital Documents

A “Retention Policy” is a rule that states how long documents should be kept before they are to be destroyed. Many firms have realized the importance of setting a Document Retention Policy, as it minimizes costs and can free up valuable retail space.

Digital Documents are a whole different story, as many firms do not have rules in place regarding digital documents. Although often overlooked, it is important for firms to adopt standards for digital documents as well as your traditional paper documents…

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