[Yes - I'm afraid it's another one of those MA dissertation pleas, so
apologies again!]
I am currently working at HSBC Group Archives while completing my
dissertation on the historical use (Data Protection permitting!) of staff
records, using the records of the Group as a case study.
I therefore read the recent comments (by Deborah Wilton) on the retention of
personnel files with interest. However, as this only covered retention from a
records management point of view, I was wondering if anyone could offer any
information about the selection of personnel records for permanent
preservation and historical use, beyond mere legislative and administrative
requirements. Unfortunately, the personnel records in the HSBC archives only
go as far as around 1945 for Midland, as the more 'modern' records have been
retained by the relevant departments, so I would be very grateful for any
insight anyone could provide into the appraisal of modern personnel files and
their selection for future use. I would also be very interested to hear
whether, in practice, data protection has significantly alterred access to
personnel records in archives.
Thank you in advance.
Jenny Mountain
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