uld be embedded in all activities involved in 
record creation and maintenance if a creator wishes to maintain and preserve 
accurate and authentic records beyond its operational business needs. (P7) 
The concept of the records lifecycle in archival science refers to the theory that records go 
through distinct phases, including creation, use and maintenance and disposition (i.e., 
destruction or permanent preservation). 
It is essential for records creators dealing with records in digital form to understan