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How to manage your information

Guidance for public offices and local authorities on how to manage information and records under the Public Records Act. 

This includes key obligations, planning and strategy, and day-to-day implementation of information management processes.

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Key obligations and the standard

Key obligations for public sector organisations under the Public Records Act and the mandatory Information and records management standard

Planning and strategy

Guidance on the planning, strategy and governance of public sector information management, including key roles, capability building and training

Implementation

The day-to-day implementation of your organisation's information management strategy and plans, with practical guidance on specific processes and requirements

Appraisal

Appraisal is about identifying and assessing your organisation's business context, activities and risks so you can decide what information and records to create and how to manage them over time.

Disposal

Learn about disposal for public sector organisations, including getting disposal authorities and carrying out disposal decisions through transfer or destruction

Transfer

Transfer to us — or an approved repository — is one of the most common ways public sector organisations dispose of records. Read our guidance on the transfer process for both for physical and digital records.

Digital

Resources on digital processes, practices and tools for public sector information managers.