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Old 05-30-2013, 09:38 AM   #579
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Does anyone know if destroying records like that violates any laws? I know every organization I've ever worked with has had clearly-defined policies around email and file retention for departed employees, but I'm not sure if that's to comply with specific regulations or if it's just a voluntary best practice. Does the Access to Information Act only apply to the federal government or also to provincial/municipal governments as well?
IF I understand correctly, if its city business related it is illegal to destroy any records, but if its personal emails etc, then they are allowed to be jettisonned.
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