A document retention policy (DRP) (also known as a records and information management policy, recordkeeping policy, or a records maintenance policy) that sets out a company's expectations for how its employees should manage company information from creation through destruction. This Standard Document can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies to organizations in the private sector and is based on federal law, but can be used by organizations in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.