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preserver should be that of a trusted custodian for a creator’s records. To be considered as a 
trusted custodian, the preserver must: 
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act as a neutral third party; that is, demonstrate that it has no stake in the content of the 
records and no reason to alter records under its custody and that it will not allow 
anybody to alter the records either accidentally or on purpose;  
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be equipped with the knowledge and skills neces