What is the difference between a temporary record and a permanent record?
Temporary records are records that do not fall into the other retention designations (i.e., Permanent, Until Superseded or Specific). These records should be disposed of after 6 months from the last date of entry on the record. Permanent records are records assigned the University data classification Permanent. Permanent Records are those records that will be kept indefinitely or at least 100 years. This designation is given to all records that the Central Administrative Services or Campus records administrator and archivist have determined as having continued historical or administrative value. Most records with a permanent retention period are transferred to the University or Campus archives when they become inactive. In a few instances, however, records with a permanent retention period are maintained in the offices of the Official Records Custodian, not the University or Campus archives.
