Archives - Retention schedule

Description

This service includes the following functions:

  • correspondence
  • digital preservation
  • national archives
  • semi current records
  • paper preservation
  • local record centres
Retention period
Asset reference Function Description Retention period Statutory provisions
IM.2.1 Archives Correspondence - general Current year plus six years Limitation Act 1980
IM.2.2 Archives
  • digital preservation
  • national archives
  • semi current records
  • paper preservation
  • local record centres
Permanent preservation Limitation Act 1980

 

Reference number
IM.2