In plain English
This means the information exists as physical pages that can be handled and read. It is the same document or record in printed paper form instead of digital form.
In context
Here, "paper copy" indicates the option to receive the record as a printed paper version.
- Situation
- Managing records, consent forms, proxies, privacy, and information release
- What it communicates
- labels a delivery or format option for receiving records on paper.
Meaning limits
The term only identifies the record's paper form and does not by itself indicate permission, timing, or delivery outcome.
Examples
“The clerk filed the paper copy in the cabinet after emailing the scanned report to the team.”
“Tick the box if you want a paper copy of the receipt.”