Managing Portable Media - CDs, DVDs, Flash Drives, etc.
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Storage Media vs. Electronic Records
When considering how to manage public records using portable media (such as CDs, DVDs, flash drives, etc.), it is important to focus on the electronic records stored on the media and to treat the media itself as simply a container for the electronic records. In this respect, CDs, DVDs, and flash drives are similar to envelopes or boxes in the paper world.
Last Updated: August 2026