Arhivski vjesnik, No. 41, 1998.
Professional paper
Conditions for evaluation of electronic records
Davorin Eržišnik
Abstract
In this article the author discusses reasons for evaluation of electronic records. At the same time they are conditions for implementation of this evaluation. Research is based on comparison between electronic records on one and classic documents and microfilm, on the other side. Electronic records must have some additional advantages and qualities. Otherwise this evaluation would be pointless. Regarding the contents, which is the base of every evaluation, those additional qualities are divided in three groups. Firstly, it is possible to extend the evaluation to the cases where, because of a great quantity of data, classic documents are not adequate (e.g. census). Besides, unlike microfilms, this minimization is in function of data processing, i.e. it doesn’t bring any expenses. Secondly, there is possibility of manifold use of the same data, and thirdly, there is an extended possibility for retrieval. The last case concerns databases, and possibilities for searching are inexhaustible. After the contents, we discuss technical and juridical conditions. As to technical conditions, electronic records are characterized by long duration of use, so even keeping those records is in function of their use. Regarding juridical value, this is a complex concept consisting of two parts. The first relates to authenticity, and the second to value as a proof. Between those parts, there is an obligatory procedure that parts them and connects them at the same time.
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10685
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Publication date:
17.3.1999.
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