UNESCO Digital Preservation Policy

The UNESCO Digital Preservation Policy aims to protect digital cultural and scientific information for future generations. It establishes guidelines to ensure digital materials—like documents, images, and recordings—are securely stored, accessible, and maintain their integrity over time despite technological changes. The policy emphasizes international cooperation, standardization, and shared responsibility among institutions to prevent data loss, support long-term access, and promote the responsible stewardship of digital heritage. Ultimately, it seeks to safeguard our digital legacy so that valuable knowledge, history, and culture remain available and usable in the future.