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Federal regulations require research records to be retained for at least 3 years after the completion of the research (45 CFR 46) and UVA regulations require that data are kept for at least 5 years. Additional standards from your discipline may also be applicable to your data storage plan.
(also disposition standard), n. The length of time records should be kept in a certain location or form for administrative, legal, fiscal, historical, or other purposes.
There are different health and safety records retention periods to be aware of, but as a rule of thumb, most health and safety records should be kept for five years. Risk assessment records should be kept as long as the particular process or activity that the record refers to is still being performed.
The records must be maintained at the worksite for at least five years. Each February through April, employers must post a summary of the injuries and illnesses recorded the previous year. Also, if requested, copies of the records must be provided to current and former employees, or their representatives.
Keep records for 3 years from the date you filed your original return or 2 years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later, if you file a claim for credit or refund after you file your return. Keep records for 7 years if you file a claim for a loss from worthless securities or bad debt deduction.
Howevber, the law states that employers must retain employee records in certain situations (for example working time and tax) and employers are advised to retain the records for themselves for six years in case they are sued for breach of contract.
A retention period (associated with a retention schedule or retention program) is an aspect of records and information management (RIM) and the records life cycle that identifies the duration of time for which the information should be maintained or "retained," irrespective of format (paper, electronic, or other).
Destroy paper and electronic personnel records and confidential employee data after the retention deadlines have passed. Because employment records contain confidential and sensitive information, employers should establish specific policies and procedures for disposing of records safely.
Your employer or former employer is required to maintain any medical and exposure records created for you for specific periods of time. Paragraph (d) of 1910.1020 requires that employers keep exposure records for 30 years.
Payroll related records should be maintained for at least five calendar years. Agencies are encouraged to review exceptions in existing law or regulations, as well as any federal grant requirements to ensure that any applicable laws, regulations, or grants do not require longer retention periods.