TY  - JOUR
AB  - A statement of personal opinion on some of the effects of media discussion of issues with a records component. Appraisal of records for retention and the access to be given to users of these are singled out. Effects of electronic records management are included. Accountability is seen as the main principle in the appraisal of public records, but is extended to the private sector in such matters as environmental protection. Access is affected by the opening of the hitherto secret records of Eastern Europe, but also by new legal provision for data protection and freedom of information. Principles for further development of professional action in records and archives management are suggested.
VL  - 8
IS  - 1
SN  - 0956-5698
DO  - 10.1108/EUM0000000007227
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000007227
AU  - Cook Michael
PY  - 1998
Y1  - 1998/01/01
TI  - Appraisal and access: we should expect changes driven by the media and by public awareness
T2  - Records Management Journal
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 3
EP  - 9
Y2  - 2024/05/04
ER  -