[Kinrany]

Paper records burn great and are harder to store in multiple locations

[floatrock]

They're also often stored in basements, which is the first to flood.

[vitally3643]

Faxes and photocopiers have existed for nearly a century

[pjc50]

A photocopy isn't a primary record!

[mistrial9]

OK but the primary record itself is not the primary record when challenged in court; subject to a change order; redefined by legislation or handled in many other ways. There is money involved.