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Appraisal Methodology and Selection Policy

The Appraisal Methodology and Selection Policy for the Gambling Commission.

Published
5 March 2026

Last updated
5 March 2026 - Changes

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  1. Contents
  2. 1 - Introduction

1 - Introduction

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    1. This policy is about how the Gambling Commission will meet its statutory obligation as a public record body to appraise and select records for permanent preservation under the Public Records Act 1958 (PRA). Selection will happen by the appraisal process and methodology in this policy.

    2. Requirements of public record bodies under the Public Records Act:
      • appraise and select records for permanent preservation, guided and supervised by the Keeper of Public Records
      • ensure the safekeeping of records in all formats and systems
      • carry out sensitivity review of the contents of selected public records in line with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and information rights legislation and, where needed, submit formal applications for retention and/or closure of the records via The National Archives
      • prepare selected public records (and metadata) for transfer to The National Archives or an approved place of deposit by the time they are 20 years old. This applies unless they need to be retained. In this case, the approval of the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport must be obtained via The Advisory Council on National Records and Archives
      • dispose of records not selected for preservation by destruction or presentation to another institution.
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