d that, 
differently from what is the case with traditional records, preservation is a continuous process 
that begins with the creation of the records. Traditionally, records are appraised for preservation 
at the disposition stage, when they are no longer needed for business purposes. With digital 
records, decisions regarding preservation must be made as close as possible to the creation 
stage because of the ease with which they can be manipulated and deleted or lost to 
technological obsolescence.  
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