saferecordkeeping
nounUK /ˌseɪf ˈrekɔːdˌkiːpɪŋ/
US /ˌseɪf ˈrekərdˌkiːpɪŋ/
Keeping important papers and information in a safe place so they do not get lost or broken.
The school uses saferecordkeeping to protect students' private information.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The practice of storing computer files in a way that keeps them safe from harm.
Good saferecordkeeping means making copies of your files every week.
3. A set of rules for handling important documents correctly.
The hospital follows strict saferecordkeeping rules for patient files.
4. Keeping a diary or log in a protected place so it cannot be changed by others.
Saferecordkeeping of the experiment log helped the scientists prove their results.