Public Records as Evidence for Open Data Anne Thurston International Records Management Trust

‘There can be no transparency or openness without reliable information. We cannot talk about open government without good records’. National Archivist of Canada

Key issues  Significance of Well Managed Records for Reliable Data  Significance of Context and Integrity  Challenges of Protecting Records in the Digital Environment  Significance of Trusted Digital Repositories for Openness

People assume that good economic data is there, but if it is not, work is flawed or not Possible. Data should come from records – the veracity of the data depends upon the record. The quality of the records management system makes you trust or doubt data’. Bill Dorotinsky, Co-Leader Global Expert Team ‘

‘The backbone of a transparent and accountable government is strong records management that documents the decisions and actions of the Federal Government. The transition to digital Information creates new opportunities for records management … The initiative will seek a reformed, digital-era, Government wide records management framework that promotes that promotes accountability and performance.’