Scottish Government records management plan

Sets out the Scottish Government records management plan, policy and retention schedules as well as plans to digitise our records.


About the Scottish Government

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland which is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport.

The Government's purpose is to focus government and public services on creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth.

Who is included in the Scottish Government Records Management Plan

The Scottish Government's Records Management Plan includes all Departments covered under the heading of Scottish Ministers. The plan also includes the following Agencies and other bodies who use our Records Management Services:

  • Accountant in Bankruptcy
  • Chief Dental Officer
  • Chief Medical Officer
  • Disclosure Scotland
  • Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland
  • HM Fire Service Inspectorate
  • HM Inspectorate of Prisons
  • Independent Prison Monitors
  • Inspectors of Anatomy
  • Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland
  • Prison Monitoring Co-ordinators
  • Safeguarders Panel
  • Scottish Agricultural Wages Board
  • Student Awards Agency for Scotland
  • Transport Scotland

Review

This plan will be reviewed every year (or sooner if new legislation, codes of practices or national standards are to be introduced) using the Progress Update Review process which was introduced by NRS in 2017.

Contact

Email: RMT_ERDM_Team@gov.scot

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