Custodian of Records
/ˌkʌstəˈdiən ʌv ˈrɛkərdz/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or entity responsible for the custody, management, and preservation of records and documents, often to ensure their integrity and availability for legal review or compliance.
The custodian of records produced the requested documents during discovery.
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- custodians of records
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Commentary
The role is often defined in policies or legal agreements to establish responsibility for maintaining the authenticity and security of records.
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