27 Nov 2024

ISO 23081 series released

ISO/TC 46/SC11 has published three pieces of work related to metadata for records. These are known as the ISO 23081 series.

These standards offer universal guidance applicable to any implementation environment. Their primary focus is defining the metadata required to demonstrate that a digital object has been managed as a record, reflecting all events during its lifecycle. This ensures the object can be understood in the context of the business and its people, supporting claims of integrity, authenticity, reliability, and usability. As a foundational document, it informs the design of technical specifications for records across various technologies, enabling assertions of authenticity and reliability in any business or records environment.

Read the full outline here.