Drafting a Document Retention Policy | Practical Law

Drafting a Document Retention Policy | Practical Law

A Practice Note explaining the key issues counsel should consider when drafting a document retention policy (DRP) (also referred to as a records and information management policy, a recordkeeping policy, or an information governance policy). This Note describes the objectives of a DRP, guidelines provided by leading authorities on information management, and practical steps to help ensure effective implementation of the DRP.

Drafting a Document Retention Policy

Practical Law Practice Note 0-506-7349 (Approx. 20 pages)

Drafting a Document Retention Policy

by Jonathan M. Redgrave, Amanda Moeller, and Daniel Zagoren, Redgrave LLP, with Practical Law Litigation
A Practice Note explaining the key issues counsel should consider when drafting a document retention policy (DRP) (also referred to as a records and information management policy, a recordkeeping policy, or an information governance policy). This Note describes the objectives of a DRP, guidelines provided by leading authorities on information management, and practical steps to help ensure effective implementation of the DRP.