records life cycle

The records life cycle refers to the stages a record goes through from creation to disposal. It begins with **creation**, where a document is produced, followed by **maintenance**, where it's organized and stored for easy access. Next is the **use** phase, where the record is actively referenced or utilized. After its primary purpose ends, the record may enter **inactive storage**, where it's kept but not regularly accessed. Finally, the cycle concludes with either **retention**, where it’s preserved for future reference, or **disposal**, where it’s securely destroyed or deleted when no longer needed.