Trusting Records in the Cloud

The book "Trusting Records in the Cloud" summarizes the key findings of InterPARES Trust, an international research project that investigates issues of trust in records and data online with respect to privacy, accessibility, portability, metadata, and ownership. It provides theoretical and methodological frameworks for developing policies, procedures, regulations, standards, and legislation to ensure public trust grounded on evidence of good governance, a strong digital economy, and persistent digital memory.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2019
Publisher: Facet Publishing

Published in association with the Society of American Archivists, "Trusting Records in the Cloud" presents the groundbreaking findings of InterPARES Trust, an international research project that delves into the complex issues of trust in, and trustworthiness of records and data online, particularly in the context of privacy, accessibility, portability, metadata, and ownership. Through extensive research and analysis, the project has developed comprehensive theoretical and methodological frameworks to guide the development of local, national, and international policies, procedures, regulations, standards, and legislation aimed at fostering public trust based on evidence of effective governance, robust digital economy, and enduring digital memory.

The book encompasses a wide range of topics, including:

- Addressing the risks and remedies associated with the contracts the public must enter into with service providers in the cloud.
- Implementing retention and disposition schedules that align with cloud-specific requirements and considerations.
- Understanding the critical role of metadata in maintaining the chain of custody and ensuring the integrity of cloud-based records.
- Reevaluating traditional appraisal, arrangement, and description practices in the context of cloud storage.
- Exploring preservation as a series of services that can be implemented by a diverse range of preservation actors.
- Investigating information governance, risk management, and authentication practices and technologies in the cloud.

This comprehensive book is a must-read for records and archives managers, information professionals, organizations utilizing the cloud for information creation, management, and preservation, records and archives students and educators, individuals working in academic, government, and private sectors, as well as members of the public who are concerned about the privacy and security of their personal information in the cloud. By providing a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by the cloud, "Trusting Records in the Cloud" empowers professionals and stakeholders to navigate the complexities of this evolving landscape with confidence and integrity.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 231 x 165 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783304028