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Document & Record

The document distinguishes between 'documents' and 'records,' defining documents as live information that can be revised and are not used as evidence, while records are permanent evidence of past activities that cannot be altered. Documents may be temporary, whereas records are retained for longer periods based on business or legal requirements. Examples of documents include business plans and process maps, while records include invoices and employment contracts.

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Document & Record

The document distinguishes between 'documents' and 'records,' defining documents as live information that can be revised and are not used as evidence, while records are permanent evidence of past activities that cannot be altered. Documents may be temporary, whereas records are retained for longer periods based on business or legal requirements. Examples of documents include business plans and process maps, while records include invoices and employment contracts.

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Document vs Record Document is a piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information about activity or a process Record is a piece of evidence about the past, especially if it is in the form of a written account or some other permanent record Document is a Live Information that has not been made final. Its a Work in Progress. Many records start out as documents and then become records when they are used as evidence. Its important to notice that not every record is a document As per ISO documents are usually called as "Maintained Document" As per ISO records are usually called as "Retained Document" Document can be revised and edited Record cannot be revised or edited. Documents do not act as evidence Records act as evidence in legal obligations or in the transaction of business. Documents may be saved for a short time period. Records are saved for a long time. (It mostly depends upon the business / legal requirement) + Business Plan + Process Maps + Quality Objectives Manual + Purchasing Criteria + Supplier List + SOP's + Invoices + Calibration Report + Employment Contract + Supplier Audit Reports + OSHA Logs + Equipment Maintenance Logs

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