Before providing any data for any sort of analysis the database should be completed to the end of
the round and locked.
Steps to be taken when locking and archiving the database by rounds are the following:
- Ensure that the data has been cleaned and all consistency checks have been done.
- Check on performance of storage media (e.g. disk drives, tape, CD / DVD burners).
- Decide on whether data are to be zipped or encrypted (choose appropriate software, and store
a copy of the software application as well).
- Decide whether storage media should be password protected and store and secure the
password.
- Decide on how many copies are to archive on site and off site.
- Maintain documentation covering the entire process of archiving and store documentation in
triplicate.
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