On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 12:12 PM, Richard G. King
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> Folks,
> Try this one on for size.  My IT folks argue that records in electronic
> format do not have to be managed because the record is dispersed in
> electronic memory and therefore only becomes a record when compiled.


are they referring to structured records  or unstructured records, ie
databases or spreadsheets, ppts or what?


> Further, when the retention period is up if they just don't compile the
> record it doesn't exist therefore the electronic bits and pieces don't have
> to ever be disposed of.


I want what they're smoking



>  The University Attorney's seem to agree.  I can't wait 'till that logic
> hits a court.  It ain't torture 'cause I said it don't exist.


and paying taxes is patriotic
-- 
Peter Kurilecz CRM CA
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