In the course of conducting the programs and activities of the Canada School of Public Service, categories of personal information may be accumulated which are not contained in the specific personal information includes requests for information, offers of services, general correspondence and enquires. This information is stored as part of the general subject files, where records are not normally retrieved by name of individual or other personal identifier. This form of information is retrievable only if specifics are provided concerning the subject matter, related program activity or the approximate date on which the information would have been received by CSPS. The retention periods for these classes of personal information are controlled by the Records Retention Schedules for the general subject files in which they are stored.