Technology dependency 

Technological obsolescence 

Integrity of records 

Authenticity of records 

replicating data

refreshing data 

migration

emulation 

Elements 

Attributes 

Characteristics 

Features 

In order to maintain the integrity, completeness and reliability of the electronic records, it is essential to ensure that the information can be modified without leaving a trail 

Information that can be found on analogue format.

The life span of a record as expressed in the five phases of creation, distribution, use, maintenance and final disposition

Electronic records can be accessed or used without some form of technology