Standards Development

Scope

This British Standard gives recommendations and guidance for the implementation and operation of information management systems that manage information electronically (including where the electronic information is transferred from one computer system to another) and where the issues of authenticity, integrity and availability as required for legal admissibility and evidential weight information (ESI).

Purpose

Purpose:
The revision aims to:

• Ensure the standard remains aligned with technological advancements in electronic communications.
• Provide practical guidance for maintaining the integrity, authenticity, and security of transferred electronic information.
• Reflect legal and regulatory developments affecting cross-border data transfers.
• Improve accessibility for SMEs by simplifying and clarifying technical guidance.

Relevant Technical Committee / Subcommittee:

The standard is being developed by IDT/1 – Document Management Applications, which ensures alignment with related standards on secure information exchange and records management.