1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for and guidance on the implementation and operation
of processes and systems to manage, store and provide access to electronically stored information (ESI) in a trustworthy and reliable manner. Such ESI can be of any type, including “page based” information, information in databases
and audio/video information.
This document is intended for any organization that uses processes and systems to
store trustworthy ESI over time. Such processes and systems incorporate policies, procedures, technology
and audit requirements that ensure that trustworthiness of the ESI is maintained.
This document does not cover processes and systems used to evaluate whether ESI can be considered trustworthy before it is stored or imported into the system. However,
it can be used to demonstrate that, once the electronic information is stored, output
from the system will be a true and accurate reproduction of the ESI.