International Standard ISO 15489

ISO 15489 is an international standard that provides guidelines for managing and maintaining records in organizations. It ensures that important documents—like emails, reports, and files—are created, organized, stored, and preserved properly so they can be retrieved and trusted over time. This helps organizations maintain accountability, support decision-making, meet legal requirements, and protect valuable information. Essentially, it provides a best-practice framework for handling records consistently and effectively across various types of organizations worldwide.