Storing and preserving information

How you store information, data and records will affect how easily they can be found, used and managed over time.

Effective, cost-efficient storage allows your agency to manage your information in its appropriate format for as long as it is required.

Preserving information, data and records means ensuring they remain accessible and usable.

Preserving information

Preserving information and records means ensuring they remain accessible and usable. Information and records will deteriorate over time, whether they’re paper, photographic, digital or audiovisual.

Outsourcing digital storage

Outsourcing digital data storage can relieve pressure on storage capacity and ICT resources while reducing costs. However, there are potential risks to the viability, access and use of the records. Learn about these risks and how to manage them.