Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: f476928a-164c-486b-883e-c7bf521d9cfb
Document Type: srp
Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - DESIGN CERTIFICATION,
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1503/ML15037A441.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 17
Section ID: 17.5
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charge of electronic records generation, data/media storage, implementation of security measures, migration/regeneration, and recovery (RIS 2000-18). 11. Documents are considered valid records only if stamped, initialed, authenticated, or signed and dated by authorized personnel. This authentication may take the form of a statement by the responsible individual or organization. Handwritten signatures are not required if the document is clearly identified as a statement by the reporting individual or organization. These records may be originals or reproduced copies. For electronic records, authentication is accomplished by manually affixing seal, signature, an electronic representation (user ID/password combination, digital signature) or other acceptable process control that ensures genuineness, validity, or reliability. Authorized personnel with access to electronic records and information systems should have a unique user ID/password for access. The system should provide controls for users who enter or alter information in electronic records to ensure its data integrity and prevent unauthorized alteration or erasure. Transfer of authentication authority is documented and controlled in accordance with written procedures (RIS 2000-18). 12. Records and/or indexing system(s) provide sufficient information to permit identification between the record and the item(s) or activity(ies) to which they apply. For electronic records, in addition to the minimum indexing information requirements, the software name, version, and equipment (hardware) used to produce and maintain the electronic media must be provided (Appendix B/RIS 2000-18). 13. Electronic records classified as lifetime or nonpermanent are subject to the same retention requirements prescribed for paper records/hardcopies. Retention requirements for electronic records also identify and maintain the information system (software/hardware), the documentation that describes the information system operation and use, and