02 Apr 2025

New Edition of ISO 16363 Released – Strengthening Trust in Digital Repositories

A revised edition of the international standard for auditing and certifying trustworthy digital repositories, ISO 16363:2025, was officially released on 11 March 2025.

This 77-page update replaces the original 2012 version and reflects ongoing global efforts to uphold the reliability and sustainability of digital preservation practices.

The standard was developed by ISO’s technical committee for space data systems and is based on the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS) publication CCSDS 652.0-M-2, an 84-page document produced by a global consortium of space agencies and partner organisations. CCSDS is well known for its leadership in space data and information system standards.

While ISO’s version is available for purchase, the identical CCSDS document remains freely accessible—highlighting the importance of international cooperation and open access in advancing the digital preservation field.

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