Preservation Notices

Practical Records Management Tips for Managing Preservation Notices

Sound records management implementation can play an important role in litigation readiness and response.  Paying attention to records management policies, procedures, file organizing conventions and disposal strategies upfront, when you’re not under the pressures of litigation, can alleviate some trepidation and make the preservation hold process more efficient, should the situation ever arise.

This Practical Tips for Instituting a Preservation Notice (2020) tip sheet outlines practical records management concepts that can be implemented before and after a preservation notice has been issued.  Topics include:

  • What is a preservation notice?
  • Regular records management strategies that aid in organization
  • Where to search and what to retain
  • What to do with your records if you receive a preservation hold notice
  • What happens if the subject of the holds leaves OSU
  • Preservation strategies
  • Contact information

 

This tip sheet is not legal advice. If you have reason to anticipate litigation or have already received a preservation notice, contact OSU Legal Affairs.