; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (17) the term complete copy means a copy of all of the contents of a record, including the metadata with respect to the record; and (18) the term readable means media that is retrievable and usable for as long as needed to conduct Government business and to transfer permanent email records to the National Archives and Records Administration. . 102. Whistleblower protections (a) Definitions In this section the term whistleblower protections has the meaning given that term in section 2302(c)(1) of title 5, United States Code. (b) Whistleblower protections Nothing in section 2911(a)(2) of title 44, United States Code, as amended by section 101, shall prevent or impair an officer or employee of an executive agency from receiving whistleblower protections. 103. Preservation of electronic messages of certain officials (a) In general Chapter 29 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 2913. Preservation of electronic messages of certain officials (a) Regulations required (1) In general The Archivist shall promulgate regulations governing Federal agency preservation of electronic messages of employees, which shall, at a minimum— (A) require that the electronic messages of senior officers or senior employees of Federal agencies be designated as a permanent record, as defined in section 1220.18 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor thereto; (B) require that the electronic messages of senior officers or senior employees— (i) be stored in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the Archivist; and (ii) are readily accessible for retrieval through electronic searches; (C) establish general categories of positions in Federal agencies that constitute senior officers and employees