Archival Policies

Archival policies are formal rules and guidelines that organizations establish to decide how to preserve, manage, and access their records and documents over time. These policies ensure important information is stored securely, kept for the necessary duration, and made available when needed, while also protecting sensitive data. They help balance the need for long-term preservation with issues like space, privacy, and legal requirements. Essentially, archival policies provide a structured framework for handling an organization’s historical and operational records responsibly and systematically.