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Managing Electronic Records

  • Audio/Visual Records...
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  • Drones...
  • Email...
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  • Generative AI...

  • Imaging / Scanning...

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  • Portable Media (CDs, DVDs, Flash Drives, etc.)...

  • Social Media...

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Records Retention Schedules

State Government Agencies

Local Government Entities

How to...

Destroy Non-Archival Records

Transfer Archival Records

Laws and Rules

Preservation and Destruction of Public Records (chapter 40.14 RCW)

Penal Provisions (chapter 40.16 RCW)

Preservation of Electronic Records (WAC 434-662)

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