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be effectively relied upon either by the creator for reference or later action or by external users 
as sources. Furthermore, they cannot be understood within an historical context, thereby 
undermining the traditional role of preserving organizations such as public archival institutions.  
The research undertaken in records and information-related legislation showed that no level 
of government in any country to date has taken a comprehensive view of the records lifecycle, 
and that, in some cases, leg