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What is NYC RCNY § 20-61?

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(a) Digital format required. All records listed in 16 RCNY § 20-60 shall be properly maintained and delivered to the Department in digital format.

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Effective: 7/26/2024

§ 20-61 Maintenance and Delivery of Records.

RCNY § 20-61

(a)Digital format required. All records listed in 16 RCNY § 20-60 shall be properly maintained and delivered to the Department in digital format. Electronic copies must consist of computer readable data submitted in any standard interchange format which the Department may reasonably request. Nothing herein precludes the Department from requiring printed materials in lieu of or in addition to those provided in electronic or digital form.

(b)Non-digital records. Any data or records which do not originate in digital or electronic form, such as paper records, must be scanned into a digital format by the awardee within six months of generation.

(c)Backup required. Data or records originating in digital or electronic form, as well as scans of data or records not originating in digital or electronic form, must be backed up at least every six months. (Added City Record 6/26/2024, eff. 7/26/2024)

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