Archive and deletion policy

Glossary

This page outlines the archive policy in order to manage the increasing amount of content on the website. It is not a policy whereby content is deleted.

However, some content may be removed if its agreed lifecycle suggests that it holds little direct value remaining on the website. This content will then just remain within the internal repository.

Overview

Content on the website will change status depending on how current the information is. We are referring to this change in status as the content’s lifecycle.

If the lifecycle is complete then an archive status will be applied which will then place the content at a lower place within the site structure and within the site-search results.

If content has been removed to the internal repository, this will be accessible on request.

About lifecycle

The lifecycle of content is not based on the age of the content but on how essential that content is compared to more current content. The aim is to present the most current and up to date information to our customers.

List of content and its lifecycle

Content Type Archived Internal repository
Change proposals (CPs) 24 months after it is closed (implemented/ rejected/ withdrawn ) Never
Issues 24 months after it is closed (implemented/ rejected/ withdrawn ) Never
Modifications (Ps) 24 months after it is closed (implemented/ rejected/ withdrawn ) Never
All Change Consultations (P & CP) 24 months after Mod/ CP is closed (implemented/ rejected/ withdrawn ) Never
Other Consultations (Subject e.g. PAF) 12 months after the consultation is closed Older than 60 months
Responses to Industry Consultations 12 months after the consultation is closed Older than 60 months
Change Releases Older than  24 months Older than  60 months
Release circulars N/A Older than  24 months
Committee Meetings Older than 24 month Older than 60 months
MDD circulars N/A Older than  24 months
Circulars N/A Older than last 10 months
News, Newscasts, Press releases N/A Older than last 10 months
Board headline reports N/A Older than last 6 months

Changes to lifecycle

Depending on customer feedback we may alter the content lifecycle to extend or reduce its presence on the site.

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