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The Records Retention Schedule provides a structured framework for the management of COPFS business records, setting out the minimum periods for which records must be retained and the actions to be taken when they reach the end of their retention period. It applies to records held across all business areas and supports the consistent, lawful and efficient management of information throughout its lifecycle.
The schedule identifies the retention requirements for a wide range of corporate records and provides clear instructions on whether records should be destroyed, reviewed or transferred for permanent preservation. It supports compliance with legal, regulatory and business requirements while ensuring that records remain available for operational needs, accountability, audit purposes and historical preservation where appropriate.