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| | Understanding Records Management: Electronic Records - The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives |
 | | A "record" is defined as information (data, text, images, sounds, codes, computer programs, software, databases, or the like) that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. |
 | | Agencies wishing to maintain records in an electronic format for more than 5 years, should have a migration /conversion plan in place to ensure that their records are maintained in a readable format. |
 | | Legally, your records must be authentic, complete, accessible, legally admissible in court, and durable for as long as your approved records retention schedules require. |
| www.kdla.ky.gov /recmanagement/tutorial/electronicrecords.htm (675 words) |
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