Why a failed company's emails may be its last valuable asset
When a company fails, its vans and laptops sell for a fraction of their cost, but its archive of how work got done can be worth more than the furniture.
Realising an estate's records
What makes an estate archive valuable
25+ staff at peak and two or more years of records.
Several systems: email, chat, tickets, CRM.
Clear control by the office holder, and records not under client confidentiality.
The duties don't change
The office holder remains the controller. Personal data must be protected, costs disclosed under SIP 9, and the process documented for the file.
Key takeaways
Archives can outvalue physical assets.
Preservation in the first weeks is critical.
Data protection duties apply throughout.
What could your company's records earn?
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