When a municipality transitions from paper-based to digital records, what is the MOST important step to ensure long-term accessibility of converted records?
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A
Shredding paper originals immediately after scanning to save storage space
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B
Selecting open, non-proprietary file formats that are likely to remain readable over time
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C
Encrypting all digital files to protect against unauthorized access
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D
Storing digital files exclusively on cloud servers managed by a third party