This document retention policy (also known as a records and information management policy) establishes and describes how a company expects its employees to manage company data from creation through destruction. It can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private companies. It is based on federal law. Provincial and territorial law may impose additional or different record retention requirements, but it is relevant and useful to companies in every province. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.