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We are digitzing our paper records. Can we throw out the originals?

April 26, 2017digitzing originals paper records throw

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We are digitzing our paper records. Can we throw out the originals?

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No. The law requires that such records be maintained in an “eye-readable” format. This means either paper or microfilm. Microfilming services are available from the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives. Please contact Records Management for more information.