University Secretary
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1. Why are records important?
Without records the University would not be able to conduct business, to account for what has happened in the past, and to make decisions about the future.
The University's records are a vital, corporate asset, and are required:
- to provide evidence of actions and decisions;
- to support accountability and transparency;
- to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including employment, contract and financial law, as well as the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act;
- to support decision making;
- to protect the interests of staff, students and other stakeholders.