# Policy Regarding Datalink Communications Recording Requirements
> **Rule** · Policy update and clarification; request for comments. · Published 2015-03-02 · Effective 2015-03-02 · 80 FR 11108
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-04158
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Policy update and clarification; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 80 FR 11108
- **Publication date:** 2015-03-02
- **Effective date:** 2015-03-02
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2015-0289
## Abstract

This policy statement updates and clarifies how the FAA determines when datalink communications must be recorded as a function of the cockpit voice recorder operational regulations. This policy update eliminates unneeded limitations in current policy, and restates the FAA's intent that the requirement function as a performance-based regulation.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/03/02/2015-04158/policy-regarding-datalink-communications-recording-requirements)
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