Records Management
What is Records Management?
Records Management is a professional discipline that systematically manages business records, regardless of format or media, from creation through to disposal.
What is a Record?
A record is information created or received and then maintained as evidence by an organisation in the course of business or to meet legal obligations.
Records are not limited to traditional paper files. They can be:
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paper - such as letters, memos, display boards and photographic prints.
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electronic - such as emails, spreadsheets, web pages, digital images and scanned documents.
The Role of Durham University's Information and Data Protection Manager
The Information and Data Protection Manager is a member of the University's Governance Support Unit and co-ordinates the following corporate responsibilities:
- Data Protection
- Freedom of Information
- Records Management
The Information and Data Protection Manager is also currently contributing to the University's Security Hardening Project.
Requests for replacement degree parchments or verification of attendance/qualifications should be directed to the Student Planning and Assessment section at spa@durham.ac.uk.
For further information regarding Records Management at Durham University, please contact:
Information and Data Protection Manager
Governance Support Unit
Governance Support Unit
Durham University
The Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE
