Just a note to say thankyou to those who responded to my query on
retention periods for childrens files.
For those of you that did express an interest in the results of this,
please see below:
· Still not clear on RMS motivation for 75 years after 18th birthday –
it was suggested that if 75 years was a figure to cover the life-time of
the individual then perhaps it has been extended to reflect people’s
increased life expectancy
· There appears to be no consensus; -almost half said they were
sticking to the 75 years from d.o.b as the law requires, while the other
half were taking on board RMS recommendation of 75 years from 18th
birthday, (93years), with one organisation retaining for 85 years.
As with most records management retention issues- it looks like the
decision either way will depend on the attitude to risk!
Many thanks
Caroline Ives
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