TS ISO 30300

TS ISO 30300 is a vocabulary standard for the core concepts used in records management. It clarifies the meaning of the terms that frame how records are created, captured, organized, accessed and understood as evidence and information assets, helping organizations use a common language across policies, systems and documentation.

Why records management terminology matters

Records management is more than storing documents. In general technical practice, it is concerned with principles and processes that support a record’s authenticity, reliability, integrity, usability and long-term value. By defining the core concepts, this standard helps align how professionals describe policies, responsibilities, processes and systems, especially where legal, operational and information-management perspectives meet.

What this document covers

The document contains terms and definitions relevant to the core concepts of the records management domain. It also states that it does not restrict the definition of new terms in other ISO/TC 46/SC 11 standards, which means it serves as a shared terminological basis rather than a closed list. In general technical context, this kind of vocabulary standard supports consistency across related standards and reduces ambiguity in practice.

• Core terms and definitions for the records management domain
• A common conceptual basis for consistent use across standards
• Terminological clarity for policies, processes and system documentation