Records Management is the management of records in all formats across the University to:

• Enable Lancaster University to manage its records effectively and accountably
• Facilitate University-wide compliance with the GDPR, Freedom of Information Act and other legislation
• Develop a university archive, for the preservation of the institution’s cultural memory

Further guidance for staff on records management and a more detailed retention schedule is available on the staff portal.

The University’s records retention schedule is key to effective records management. The schedule shows the retention period for each record in line with business, legislative and historical requirements. A public version of the schedule can be accessed through the following link:

Lancaster University Public Retention Schedule

Records management is part of the Information Governance function at the University.

For further information contact: records-management@lancaster.ac.uk.

See also:

• Freedom of Information (FOI),
• Subject Access Requests,
• Data Subject Rights,
• Publication Scheme
• University Privacy Notices