Hi Doreen,

 

As far as I know it depends on the content of the emails as opposed to the fact that they are emails themselves. There may be some information contained in certain emails that has to be kept for a certain period of time, for instance if it relates to financial matters. However, I am not aware of any requirement to keep emails in themselves for any particular period of time. An email is no different from a letter – you wouldn’t say there is a legal requirement to keep all letters for a certain period, but would instead look at the content of the letters and fit them into an appropriate retention/disposal schedule.

 

Regards,

 

Hi All

 

Does anyone know if there is a legal requirement for organisations to keep e-mails for a certain period of time?

Any help greatly appreciated.

 

Doreen

 

Doreen Broom

Access to Information Officer

Scottish Borders Council

Corporate Resources - Corporate Administration

Tel: 01835 826516

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