Hi Chris,
Good starting point:
http://bcs.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/he/
"The third iteration of the highly regarded Business Classification Scheme (BCS) and Records Retention Schedule (RRS) for Higher Education Institutions is the result of extensive consultation within the sector plus significant additional research both undertaken for JISC infoNet by Emmerson Consulting.
The BCS provides a generic 'map' of the functions and activities undertaken by HEIs and with appropriate further amendment to suit local circumstance can be used to form the basis of the institution's file plan.
The RRS reflects the function-based structure of the BCS and provides statutory or recommended retention periods for the records produced by each activity."
Cheers
Heather
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From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Christopher Munro
Sent: 14 October 2013 10:55
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Subject: [data-protection] Retention of records
We are reviewing our records retention policy at the University and would be very grateful if colleagues were willing to share their current policies in this regard. We are in particular keen to consider whether we reduce the length of time that we retain examination scripts and assignments (currently seven years) and whether other Universities take action to inform students about how long we retain student records in general after graduation?
Many thanks for any help you can give.
Christopher Munro
Data Protection Officer,
Harper Adams University,
Newport,
Shropshire
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