Answer to Question #204070 in Management for Boipelo

Question

The records management policy should address records in all formats, both paper and 

electronic in order to comply with legislative requirements. Discuss the importance of a records 

management policy and the elements that it should contain. Identify the legislative items which 

should be considered by South African private companies.

Answer 1

It involves the records of contract staff works on the premises and external service providers. A contract should state clearly that ownership of records resides with NSW State Archives, and instructions regarding creation, access, and management to the records created.