Archives - Retention schedule

Description

This service includes the following functions:

  • correspondence
  • digital preservation
  • national archives
  • semi current records
  • paper preservation
  • local record centres
Retention period
Asset reference Function Description Retention period Statutory provisions
Asset reference: IM.2.1 Function: Archives Description: Correspondence - general Retention period: Current year plus six years Statutory provisions: Limitation Act 1980
Asset reference: IM.2.2 Function: Archives Description:
  • digital preservation
  • national archives
  • semi current records
  • paper preservation
  • local record centres
Retention period: Permanent preservation Statutory provisions: Limitation Act 1980

 

Reference number
IM.2