Recordkeeping informatics

This unit relates to managing the creation, storage, recall and dissemination of records. Recordkeeping is concerned with the management of information as evidence for accountability, transparency, memory and identity purposes. In order to achieve recordkeeping objectives it is essential to take individual, social (including organisational) and technological perspectives into account. Recordkeeping informatics is a continuum based approach to managing authoritative information in today's shifting, complex and technologically challenging environment.