CSV files

[Benjamin Tsiflidis]

Dear all,
I received CSV files (eCRF data) for filing into the TMF.
Is this format compatible for long-term retention as part of TMF archiving or would you convert it to another file format (e.g. PDF-A).

Thx & Kind regards,
Benjamin

[Nicole Hammerle]

Typically those files are hard to read when printed, so we usually keep the files on a USB or flashdrive in the TMF (if using a paper TMF). I look forward to hearing what others have been doing.

[Marie-Christine Poisson-Carvajal]

Agree. Those files are hard to read when converted to pdf. The recommendation is to retain the native format. If you have a eTMF, your system may allow to upload documents in their native format.

[Kathie Clark]

MHRA discourages “live date” (Excel, SAS, etc.) from being stored exclusively as “flat files”.

However I would look to find a better archival medium than flash drives as these are not considered reliable or stable over the long term, and are subject to viruses, leading many organizations to ban their use.

[Kathie Clark]

MHRA discourages “live date” (Excel, SAS, etc.) from being stored exclusively as “flat files”.

However I would look to find a better archival medium than flash drives as these are not considered reliable or stable over the long term, and are subject to viruses, leading many organizations to ban their use.

[Kathie Clark]

MHRA discourages “live date” (Excel, SAS, etc.) from being stored exclusively as “flat files”.

However I would look to find a better archival medium than flash drives as these are not considered reliable or stable over the long term, and are subject to viruses, leading many organizations to ban their use.

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