Claire,
Writing electronically, all documents are copies. There is no such
thing as an original electronic document (after the first few
microseconds during which the original exists in RAM before it is moved
to discs and networks and so on). So, all electronic documents (and
records) are copies. Therefore I suppose a BACKUP copy is one which is
kept for use only in the eventuality that the copy/copies intended for
use get lost or damaged... But I just made that up!
Marc Fresko
EDM & ERM Consulting Services Director
Cornwell Management Consultants plc
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From: The UK Records Management mailing list
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Sent: 04 July 2006 16:38
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Subject: Backup Copies
Speaking electronically does anyone have a concise definition or
explanation of what a "backup copy" of a document is?
Many thanks (again!)
Claire Park
Senior Records and Information Officer
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