Document Controllers

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt kənˈtroʊlərz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Persons responsible for managing, overseeing, and controlling the creation, revision, distribution, and storage of documents within an organization, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
    The document controllers ensured all contracts were properly archived and accessible for audit purposes.

Forms

  • document controller

Commentary

In legal contexts, document controllers play a key role in maintaining the integrity and availability of legally significant documents, crucial for audits and regulatory compliance.

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