What is ISO 30300 about?
ISO 30300 discusses information and documentation. ISO 30300 contains terms and definitions that are relevant to the core concepts of the records management domain.
Who is 30300 for?
ISO 30300 on core concepts and vocabulary is useful for:
- Record managers
- Administration departments
- Organizations
Why should you use ISO 30300?
A vocabulary is a “terminological dictionary that contains designations and definitions from one or more domains or subjects”. ISO 30300 provides a vocabulary for the subject field of records management. ISO 30300 defines core concepts to provide a common understanding of the records management domain.
A concept is a unit of knowledge created by a unique combination of characteristics. Concept systems are graphically represented by concept diagrams. They are, however, influenced by the social or cultural background which often leads to different categorizations. ISO 30300 facilitates consistent understanding beyond languages and cultural practices by illustrating core concepts about records management. Clear, consistent, and coherent standards need clear, consistent, and coherent terminology. ISO 30300 follows rules and guidelines provided by ISO/TC 37 to build terminology standards. Readers who are unfamiliar with the terminology ISO 30300 would benefit.
ISO 30300 is to assist the developers and implementers of those applications to identify and deploy functional requirements that help ensure that the data generated and held in such applications can serve as adequate records of business functions and processes.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 30300:2020 cancels and replaces BS ISO 30300:2011.
BS ISO 30300:2020 has replaced the scope which has been broadened beyond the series of standards on Management Systems for Records as it contains the definitions corresponding to the core concepts stated in all the updated products of ISO/TC 46/SC 1 with respect to the BS ISO 30300:2011.
