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How do you know you don't need to archive it? Recently a colleague needed to provide 20 years of details of addresses lived and trips overseas made in order to
by ColinWright 4y ago
How do you know you don't need to archive it?
Recently a colleague needed to provide 20 years of details of addresses lived and trips overseas made in order to complete various immigration forms.
Governments can change their demands at their whim. If you don't have the documents, you're screwed.
- ghaff 4y agoI guess it happens but, while I've lived in the same house for many years, I wouldn't remotely have any real proof of overseas travel except for passport stamps and whatever is recorded in TripIt (which I assume wouldn't constitute proof). We're taking dozens and dozens of trips. I suspect very few people save that type of information unless they know in advance they'll need it.
- ColinWright 4y agoIf you never move, and certainly never travel between countries, then you are probably OK. But honestly, you don't know. Governments can and do change the laws when it suits them. Here's another specific example. It's not just the initial tweet, you can see example after example in the discussion: https://twitter.com/OmidVEbrahimi/status/1558024348132327424 https://twitter.com/OmidVEbrahimi/status/1558024348132327424 You're not in the same position, I assume you were born in the USA. But do you really trust the Government not to change the laws? And what if you want to accept a contract or employment in another country? How much would you need to have archived in those circumstances? Are you sure? Personally, having lived and worked in four countries, I archive pretty much everything.