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Disposal

Disposal is the process you go through to decide if, when and how you dispose of records.  

Learn how to run a disposal process in line with the Public Records Act, including getting disposal authorities and carrying out disposal decisions through transfer or destruction.

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Disposal process

Read our step-by-step guidance on the disposal process. You’ll find out how your public office or local authority can dispose of records in line with the Public Records Act.

General disposal authorities

General disposal authorities are ongoing authorities that apply to all public sector organisations. Learn which classes or types of common information and records they cover and download the GDAs.

Disposal authorisation

Read our guidance on getting authorisation to dispose of your organisation's information and records. Find out about the different types of disposal authorities, disposal actions and disposal of local authority protected information and records.

Destruction of source information after digitisation

Learn about which public office and local authority records can be replaced with digitised versions and how to carry out the digitisation

Disposal statement

Read our guiding principles for the appropriate management of disposal under the Public Records Act 2005.

Disposal sentencing

Get guidance on sentencing, the process you follow to apply a disposal authority and carry out disposal actions.

Methods of destruction

Guidance for public offices and local authorities on suitable methods of destruction for records you have authorisation to destroy

Disposal transfer

Read more about how public offices and local authorities carry out transfer as part of the disposal process, including transfer due to administrative change.

Disposal of information and records

Learn more about the benefits of regular, authorised disposal of information and records.