ACA International Education & EventsProfessional Practices Management System (PPMS) / Quality AssuranceProfessional Practices Management System (PPMS)Basic Elements

14 - Management of Records/Data

Handling, storing, retrieving and depositing of information.

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What is it?

  • Effective control and management of records and data.
  • It includes: Archiving of records, Identification & indexing of records, Retrieving of stored records (e.g., one business day), Storing records effectively (e.g., preventing deterioration), Proper disposition of records (e.g., privacy considerations) and Establishing record retention time

Why do it?
  • To make certain that agency records are available
  • To demonstrate effective operation of the management system (all steps performed)
  • To provide evidence of the achievement of required service quality
  • To use records to help an agency’s service to improve
  • To define how long records are kept

Examples
  • Storing of Records: IRS Records (e.g., keep 7 years) and Dispose of complaints (e.g., after 1 year)
  • Destroying of Records And Data: Shredding, Burn Bag and Trash
  • Policies on what Data and Records you want to keep and what you should throw away
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Contact the ACA staff at (952) 926-6547 or via e-mail at ppms@acainternational.org.

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