OAR 166-020-0007: Definitions

In addition to the definitions contained in OAR 166-005-0010 and 166-017-0011, the following definitions apply to this division: (1) “Essential electronic records system” means a records system which requires a computer to process and contains records that are essential to the continued functioning or reconstitution of an agency during and after an emergency, and those records that are essential to protect the rights and interests of that agency and of the individuals directly affected by its actions. Essential records are sometimes called vital records. (2) “Essential records” means records that are essential to the continued functioning or reconstitution of an agency during and after an emergency, and those records that are essential to protect the rights and interests of the agency and of the individuals directly affected by its actions. Essential records are sometimes called vital records. (3) “Records system” means an organized collection of data captured, processed, maintained, transmitted or disseminated in accordance with defined procedures (automated or manual).