Public Records Laws & Regulations: An Overview ~ The Ohio State University Archives

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The Ohio State University is an agency of the State of Ohio and therefore subject to state public records laws and regulations. Below is a listing of several state and federal laws and regulations that impact records management. For legal advice concerning your unit's records please contact OSU's Office of Legal Affairs.

STATE:

General Records Regulations Ohio Revised Code Title 1, Chapter 149
Public Records Inspection Ohio Revised Code Title 1, Chapter 149.43
HB 9 (126^th General Assembly - Revisions to Public Records Laws)
- OSU's Policy for Facilitating Prompt Access to Public Records
HB 104 (126^th General Assembly - Sensitive Data Security Breach Notification)
UETA (Uniform Electronic Transaction Act - HB 488 123^rd General Assembly)
2004 Public Records Guidelines to members of the Ohio Legislature

FEDERAL:

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act):
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ):
- OSU Policy
- Federal Guidance
e-Discovery (Changes in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) - courtesy of the Federal Judicial Center)

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