Re: Email Archiving

[Matt Arthur <arthur () WUSTL EDU>]

Brad,

 

Two pieces of advice: 

1) Create and meticulously follow a retention policy.  I don't think how
long you 'retain' data is as important as how long you say you will
retain it, but that is why I am sending along the second piece of
advice, 

B) talk to your General Council and policy officer to be sure of any
regulatory or legislative requirements.

 

And if all else fails, go stay at a Holiday Inn overnight to gain
expertise and knowledge.

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From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv
[mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Brad Alexander
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 9:21 AM
To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
Subject: [SECURITY] Email Archiving

 

We are installing a new email system here on campus and my question is,
is it a law that we are required to have email archiving?

 

I have been doing a little light reading of the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedures and EDiscovery, but now I am more confused.  

 

I see that 17 states have adopted the rule and another eighteen states
are considering it.  I thought a federal rule was mandatory for all
states.

 

 

 

 

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