Yes. True copies of electronic records may be made and maintained in the format of the
original records or in a compatible format if the content and meaning of the original
records are preserved and if a suitable reader and copying equipment (e.g., software and
hardware, including media readers) are readily available. Sponsors and other regulated
entities should designate which electronic document is the original and should certify the
electronic copies by generating the copies through a validated process. This process
should ensure that electronic copies of electronic originals have the same information,
including data that describe the context, content, and structure of the data as the original.