BBNC Code of Ethics Code of Ethics_JooMag | Page 19

RECORDS MANAGEMENT The maintenance, retention, retrieval, protection, and preservation of records from creation to final disposition is a critical component to business. BBNC defines a record as any information, regardless of format, that has legal or business retention requirements. In many cases, records will be documents. This includes, but is not limited to, hand written or printed documents, recorded spoken words, videos, email, electronic data or information. The management of records starts when the record is created and continues until it is no longer legally required. Your Responsibilities Only authorized individuals may manage or destroy records. Do NOT destroy any records prior to their destruction date. Retain any records related to a litigation or an investigation. Records are maintained only for the recommended retention period. Records no longer required for business or legal purposes are discarded or destroyed in accordance with the BBNC Record Retention Schedule. If records in your possession have been placed on a “hold” due to outstanding compliance, legal or financial issues, you have a duty NOT to destroy, remove, or alter those records until you receive a directive from the BBNC Legal Department. 17