South Carolina DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS is the process of destroying or discarding records that are no longer needed or have fulfilled their purpose. Types of South Carolina DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS include paper records, electronic records, microfilm, microfiche, and audio/visual records. Records should be destroyed securely to protect confidential information. The South Carolina Code of Laws outlines the procedures for destruction of records, including the records' custodian approving the destruction, ensuring that all applicable laws and regulations are followed, and notifying the State Archives of the destruction. The records' custodian must also document the destruction of records, including the date of destruction, the method of destruction, and any other pertinent information.