Archive: The Importance Of Trustworthiness Of Electronic Records

1.0 Introduction
Archive is the place where people go to find information. But rather than gathering information from books as in a library, people who do research in archives often gather firsthand facts, data, and evidence from letters, reports, notes, memos, photographs, audio and video recordings, and other primary sources. It keeps a collection of data moved to a repository for backup, to keep separate for compliance reasons or for moving off primary storage media,or collection containing records, documents, or other materials of historical interest. It can include a simple list of files or files organized under a directory or catalog. It also records usually but not necessarily non-current records of continuing value selected for permanent preservation. Archives play a big role as a

Trustworthy and accessible records are authoritative sources of evidence and information that support and sustain the credibility and accountability of any organizations, be it the government or the private sectors. Trustworthiness refers to an information system 's accountability and its ability to produce reliable and authentic records and information. Since the lack of awareness on the importance of electronic records management, it increases the dangers associated with their loss. The lack of accountability and users’ skill for the management of electronic records will lead to unconnected or poorly integrated paper and electronic records, resulting in duplication, fragmented and incompatible information systems and standards.
Fourth, limitations of standard and management system. Various standard are positively significant as the broaden policy sources of reference to the public. While various international standards have emerged, the suitability of the standards has to be considered before implementing policy. Implementation of electronic records management policy is dependent to the condition of