6 Records Management 6-1 Records Management Policy 6-1.1 General Postal Service records management is based on best practices, business needs, and legal requirements. The policy applies to all Postal Service employees, business partners and suppliers who create, receive, or maintain records for the Postal Service. Procedures that provide specific instruction on various records management requirements are referenced in this section. Proper and systematic management of Postal Service records is essential to Postal Service business needs and to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Policy objectives are to: Set standards for the management of records throughout their lifecycle. Facilitate Postal Service compliance with records retention requirements. Ensure that records relevant for ongoing business purposes, or for current or future litigation, investigations or audits are appropriately preserved and reasonably accessible. Safeguard records including third-party records. Reduce inefficiencies in the records management process.