This policy has been produced by Archives and Records Council Wales in recognition of the significant strategic challenge digital preservation presents to organisations in Wales currently creating records, and to the archive services which are responsible for their permanent preservation. The proper care and management of digital records requires additional resource and new skills which are frequently not available within individual institutions, and where a collaborative approach is to be recommended.
Policy Aims
- To ensure digital resources of enduring value are selected for preservation and remain authentic and accessible in the future.
- To provide a framework for the development of digital preservation strategies that can be adapted for use by organisations throughout Wales, irrespective of their size and capacity.
- To raise awareness of the importance of effective Digital Preservation among archive institutions and practitioners, managers, information technology staff and stakeholders / decision makers.
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The Digital Preservation Policy for Wales
The accompanying Technical Appendix
The ARCW Digital Preservation Working Group is continuing to address the potential for an all-Wales digital preservation solution, in partnership with the National Library of Wales. This Policy will be regularly reviewed to ensure its continuing relevance and accuracy in light of these developments and wider policy and technological changes