Destruction of records usually acquires negative connotation as it is generally assumed to be an illegal or amoral act. However, most countries have well-defined rules and procedures for the retention and destruction of records. As such, keeping records beyond the prescribed time limit can actually get you into legal and other troubles. Besides governmental or legal reasons, destruction of records is essential for practical reasons. No business (or individual) can afford to keep the vast amounts of documents and papers that accumulate over the years. In order to function efficiently, all organizations must routinely destroy the archived documents and records. This requires setting up of an intelligent and appropriate method for destruction of old.
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