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The journey of a federal record: maintenance, use, and disposition

After creation, federal records—documents or items that a federal agency creates or receives and controls—begin a journey called the “records life cycle,” which includes maintenance, use, and disposition. Maintenance and use: Federal records come in many forms—paper files, emails, spreadsheets, or videos. We store them securely, whether in electronic systems or physical cabinets, ensuring accessibility…