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Library of Virginia — AI interactions and public-record retention
AI-use reference. Current official guidance checked October 26, 2026. Applies to: Virginia state and local public bodies conducting public business with AI. Requirements or purpose: AI-created records and business interactions with chat tools must be managed…
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AI-use reference. Current official guidance checked October 26, 2026. Applies to: Virginia state and local public bodies conducting public business with AI. Requirements or purpose: AI-created records and business interactions with chat tools must be managed under the applicable records series and retention schedule. Preserve usable content and context, including records held through vendors. Limits: Retention depends on function and content. This is not a requirement to keep every prompt forever or disclose protected data.
- Public body
- Virginia state agencies
- Document date
- Date not specified
- Record type
- Source link
Record details
Document details
- Department / subject
- AI governance and legal reference
- Public body
- Virginia state agencies
Source notes
Official source reviewed October 26, 2026. Official records-management guidance. Locator: Artificial Intelligence (AI) section Retention depends on function and content. This is not a requirement to keep every prompt forever or disclose protected data.
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