Many organizations that I have worked for treat supporting workpapers as
audit work papers. Minimum retention was generally set at 7 years with most
associated workpapers being set at anywhere from 7 years to 30
years...depending on the industry and the content.
If you are in the academic industry, I would consider the amount of time
that someone might want to review your research sample. For example, I've
seen research on exposure to hazardous waste, medical treatments, or product
liability and the retention is set equal to the retention period for
material safety data sheets. On the other hand, if someone is conducting
opinion surveys, you might set a much shorter retention period starting at 3
years. Hiring and employment research workpapers might be set to something
akin to general statutes of limitation on lawsuits if that research is used
as the basis of a legal opinion for a lawsuit.
I believe that it is going to be difficult to set a "one size fits all"
retention period.
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discussion.
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From: "Joshua Hargrafen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 1:01 PM
Subject: Retention for research support
Hello,
My organization conducts a lot of academic research. This research is then
published through a journal, white paper, or a book. We have retention
periods for the research and the publications, but not for additional
information that is gathered to support the creation of the published
materials. Are there any list members that handle these type of research
publications or have any guidance on what such a retention period would
typically be? I have consulted a couple universities and they were not able
to assist as they are asking similar questions at this time.
Thanks in advance.
Josh Hargrafen IGP, CIP
Manager, Corporate Records
500 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA, 52243-0168
319.337.1282
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