>
> I have been watching the list for about 18 months, this is my first
> posting. Here is a question I was asked to post, by someone who is not
> on the list. I look forward to your replies.
>
> "Does anyone know of any large organizations, private or public, that
> has adopted Business Rules for email archiving and retentions systems"?


Rather than undertaking a serious rehashing of endless comments and
discussions on e-mail management and retention that have been held here, the
first guidance I would give is:

E-mail is a CONVEYANCE system for information used by many individuals and
organizations.  IT IS NOT a record type or series.  Retention periods are
based on the CONTENT, not the container. A retention period should be
assigned to an e-mail if the content of the message rises to the
organization's definition of a record, and the retention should be based on
the legal, regulatory, or statutory requirements to retain the information
and take into consideration any business needs that may exceed that.

Larry

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Larry Medina
Danville, CA
RIM Professional since 1972

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