In plain English
This means information kept as a record in digital form rather than physical form. It covers those records when they are created, sent, received, or stored electronically.
In context
Here, “Electronic records” labels a section or link about records of information in electronic form.
- Situation
- Understanding standard terms notices, acceptance controls, disclosures, and policy references
- What it communicates
- names a section or link about documents and records handled digitally.
Meaning limits
The term by itself does not state what information the records contain or what rules apply to them.
Examples
“The archive stored the signed agreements as electronic records rather than in paper folders.”
“After opening Electronic records, the clerk compared the emailed forms with the paper originals.”