What records should NOT be captured

Examples of documents that it would NOT be necessary to capture into the recordkeeping system include:
  • Personal messages and announcements not related to official business
  • Notifications of social events such as retirement or Christmas parties
  • 'Courtesy' or 'Information Only' copies received in your office
  • Advertising copy, brochures, flyers and other promotional materials
  • Copies of invoices, vouchers, requisitions, receipts, and other accounting documents (where originals have been processed through the accounting system)
  • Unsolicited publications
  • Unsolicited job applications
  • Office reference copies of publications and reports
  • Multiple copies of form letters (attach one with the mailing list attached)

When in doubt, please contact the Records office or enquiry here.

The Guidelines on Normal Administrative Practice in Recordkeeping provide guidance on the destruction of records during normal everyday/routine practice.

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