Steve, The general rule of thumb is, retain electronic documents just as you would the corresponding paper documents. We have decided to keep (1) the source document, (2) the object document and (3) the software and maps of each translation. I have made duplicate backups of each document I have removed from the server, one as a working copy stored locally, and one stored offsite with our other electronic and paper backups.
If you have questions about the retention requirements, start with your firm's finance group. They should know the law that applies to you. Good luck, Art Douglas Manager, eCommerce Systems PaperPak San Dimas, CA 909-971-5025 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of McCunn, Steve Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 12:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [EDI-L] <MISC> Archiving Strategies I'm curious as to how long other companies retain their historical EDI documents. Our's are archived on a daily basis, but I'm wondering how long the tapes/CD's need to be kept. We primarily deal in service orders (either ANSI 142 documents or proprietary flat-files) with some 856's, 810's and 850's. Are there legal requirements involved? Thanks, Steve McCunn AIT/EDI BancTec, Inc. (972) 821-5709 This email, and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of the email, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by email or telephone and permanently delete all copies of this email and any attachments. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] . Please use the following Message Identifiers as your subject prefix: <SALES>, <JOBS>, <LIST>, <TECH>, <MISC>, <EVENT>, <OFF-TOPIC> Access the list online at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EDI-L Yahoo! Groups Links . Please use the following Message Identifiers as your subject prefix: <SALES>, <JOBS>, <LIST>, <TECH>, <MISC>, <EVENT>, <OFF-TOPIC> Access the list online at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EDI-L Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EDI-L/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
