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6. Review and Update Policy Annually. The best practice recommendations described above create a foundation for an adequately developed
and implemented document retention policy; however, compliance
and upkeep are on-going processes. To ensure policies remain current
with respect to business operations and required regulations, document retention policies should be reviewed and updated on an annual
basis.

Diamond, M. (2011, March 21). Beware of Faux Record Compliance. Inside Counsel. Retrieved from http://www.insidecounsel.
com/2011/03/21/beware-of-faux-record-compliance

The increased use of technology in today’s business environment has
complicated the document retention and management processes. As a
result, organizations are susceptible to inefficient response to a litigation hold or discovery demand in the event of a lawsuit. Thus, organizations should proactively develop and implement a sound document
retention policy. More importantly, organizations need to be able to
prove to a court that its policy is adequate and complied with by all
personnel. The ability to do so will ultimately protect the organization
from potential monetary sanctions and adverse judicial opinions.

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