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Core Data
RDA Number
SW35
Effective Date
Record Series Abstract
Record Series Consists of correspondence with the public regarding requests to view or retrieve information from official records. Records include but are not limited to emails, letters, and attachments. Note: the records requested are not covered by this RDA but are to be governed by the appropriate original RDA for the requested records.
Record Series Active
Yes
Cut Off at End of
Other
If Other, Explain
Upon Completion of Request
Total Retention Years
5
Total Retention Months
0
Retention End Action
Destroy
Disposition Notes
Records may be maintained in either paper or electronic format, as long as the electronic content has been verified for completeness, accuracy, and usability. Records in electronic format shall be maintained in a system that meets minimum requirements of Finance and Administration (F&A)/Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Any sensitive or confidential information contained therein shall be destroyed according to standards for destruction of confidential information. Once retention expires records are destroyed by state approved methods.
Worksheet
Record Location
Records officer shall keep documentation of specific location.
File Arrangement
alpha numeric
Media Format Generated
Electronic
Paper
Media Format Generated Summary
Electronic: Text
Electronic: Raster Image
Electronic: Spreadsheet/Database
Electronic: Email
Paper: Sheet
Media Format Stored
Electronic
Paper
Media Format Stored Summary
Electronic: Text
Electronic: Raster Image
Electronic: Spreadsheet/Database
Electronic: Email
Paper: Sheet
Date Range
2010 to current
Agency
Allotment Code
30513
Annual Accumulation
Agency records officer shall keep documentation of annual accumulation.
Current Volume
Agency records officer shall keep documentation of specific volume.
Record Value
Administrative
Fiscal
Legal
Audit Requirements
State
Information Shared Outside the State
No
Essential Record
No
Confidential
No
Does this Record Series Contain Sensitive Information?
No
Agency Retention
5
Retention Legal Citation
TCA 10-7-501
Electronic Records Plan Inventory
System Name
Records Officer shall document system name.
Hardware Description
All hardware for maintaining the records series shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of the Strategic Technology Solutions (STS).
Software Description
All software for maintaining the records series shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of the Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Agency shall use File Types and Formats that are considered High Confidence by STS.
System Location
Agency Records Officer shall document the system location.
Backup Procedures
Backup procedures system shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of the Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Backup procedures shall be reviewed and tested annually.
Disaster Recovery
Agency shall have a detailed Disaster Recovery Plan for the system in accordance with the current standards of the Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Disaster Recovery plans shall be reviewed annually.
Data Migration Description
Agency shall have a detailed plan for migrating the electronic records in case of a software upgrade/change, hardware replacement, or a disaster.
RDA Comments
Records Management Division (RMD)
01-26-2017
No recommended changes
Tennessee State Library and Archives
02-04-2017
No recommended changes.
Comptroller Audit Review
01-30-2017
We have reviewed RDA SW35 from an audit standpoint. We concur with the recommended retention and disposition specifications.
Agency Records Officer
02-09-2017
Agency concurs
RMD Director
03-06-2017
RDA SW35 is a request for a new RDA. The retention period will be five years and destroy. The format will be paper/electronic. Recommend approval of request to create RDA SW35.
Public Records Commission
03-28-2017
PRC approves Statewide 35