Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Summary
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was enacted in the wake of several major corporate
and accounting scandals. Its provisions affect electronic communication retention,
integrity and oversight. Sarbanes-Oxley applies to all publicly traded companies
and the CPA's and attorneys associated with these companies.
Section 802 presents a possible fine of up to $1,000,000 dollars or a prison sentence
of up to 20 years for any person who destroys, alters, mutilates or conceals any
electronic document in an official investigation.
Sarbanes-Oxley specifies minimum retention periods for all accounting records, work
papers, communications, file attachments and documents whether transmitted via email,
instant messaging or other message modes.
Section 302 requires CFO's and CEO's to personally certify and be accountable for
their firms record retention policies and financial reports.
Section 404 requires auditors to certify the underlying controls and processes that
are used to compile the financial results of a company. Electronic communication
is a critical component in being able to achieve this certification.
Section 103(a) and 801(a) require companies to maintain all documents including
electronic documents that form the basis of an audit or review for seven years.
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