What Clinton's E-mail Habits Reveal About Federal Records Laws

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As more details continue to be revealed regarding Hilary Clinton's exclusive use of a personal e-mail to conduct government business during her four years as Secretary of State, there are three things you should know about federal records keeping -- and what's actually allowed.

  1. This is not the first time a government official has opted for a personal account.
  2. Federal regulations don't outright ban the use of personal accounts.
  3. Would a State-run e-mail account really be more secure?

What Clinton's E-mail Habits Reveal About Federal Records Laws