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44 U.S.C. § 2912 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 44. Public Printing and Documents § 2912. Preservation of electronic messages and other records

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)Regulations required.--The Archivist shall promulgate regulations governing Federal agency preservation of electronic messages that are determined to be records. Such regulations shall, at a minimum--

(1) require the electronic capture, management, and preservation of such electronic records in accordance with the records disposition requirements of chapter 33;

(2) require that such electronic records are readily accessible for retrieval through electronic searches; and

(3) include timelines for Federal agency implementation of the regulations that ensure compliance as expeditiously as practicable.

(b)Coverage of other electronic records.--To the extent practicable, the regulations promulgated under subsection (a) shall also include requirements for the capture, management, and preservation of other electronic records.

(c)Review of regulations required.--The Archivist shall periodically review and, as necessary, amend the regulations promulgated under subsection (a).

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