Implementation

Get an introduction to metadata and guidance on the requirements for metadata under the Information and records management standard

• Metadata for information and records ⟩
• Requirements for metadata ⟩

Learn how to identify, manage, store and preserve local authority protected records

• List of protected records for local authorities - Notes ⟩
• Physical storage and preservation of protected information ⟩

Find out how to make access decisions about your organisation's records and the requirements for public access to records

• Access decisions ⟩
• Public access ⟩

How public sector organisations should store and care for their physical records, including audiovisual material

• Storage of physical records ⟩
• Care of motion picture film ⟩
• Audiovisual storage ⟩

Information management guidance when outsourcing business, including setting up contracts when you engage outside suppliers, contractors or consultants

Guidance on managing information and records during administrative change, such as mergers or restructures

Definitions of key terms used throughout our guidance