On 12/28/05, Snyder, Floranne S. 'Anne' <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Jean,
> At least here in Virginia, we have a clear cut policy established by both
> the Code of VA and the interpretation by the Library of Virginia.  See
> below.
>
> Legality of Reformatted Records

Word of caution. the section that Anne cites is advice directed
towards Virginia state agencies, and does not directly apply to
private entities. That said the advice could be applied by a private
entity in the development of their own process.

here is the link to the statute
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+8.01-391

and here is the link to the LVa page

http://www.lva.lib.va.us/whatwedo/records/manuals/00m-ch8.htm

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Peter Kurilecz
Richmond, Va

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