digital records appraisal

Digital records appraisal is the process of evaluating electronic information—such as emails, documents, and databases—to determine their value and decide how long they should be kept. It helps organizations identify which digital records are important for legal, historical, or operational reasons and which can be safely deleted. Proper appraisal ensures that essential records are preserved for future reference or compliance, while unnecessary data clutter is removed, optimizing storage and reducing risks associated with large amounts of data.