TS ISO 15489-1

TS ISO 15489-1 is the Turkish edition of the standard that provides general guidance for managing records created by organizations. It addresses how records in public and private sector bodies can be organized, accessed, protected, and controlled so they continue to support operational needs and information use by internal and external parties.

What records management is about

Records management is not just storage. In general technical terms, it is the disciplined handling of evidence of business activities so records remain reliable, retrievable, and usable over time. The key ideas around records include authenticity, integrity, usability, and retention, all of which help organizations preserve institutional memory and support accountability, continuity, and informed decision-making.

The scope of this part

According to the supplied scope, this part gives guidance on managing records of originating organizations, whether public or private, for internal and external clients. That places the document in the realm of policy-level records management guidance rather than a narrow test method or a product specification. It is useful where organizations need a common framework for classification, retention, access, and stewardship of documentary evidence.

• Common guidance for records management in public and private organizations
• Focus on managing records for internal and external users
• Supports broader concepts such as control, access, preservation, and accountability
• Turkish edition based on ISO 15489-1:2001