PD ISO/TR 21946:2018 PDF

What is ISO/TR 21946 about?

ISO/TR 21946 provides guidance on how to carry out an appraisal for managing records. ISO/TR 21946 describes some of the products and outcomes that can be delivered using the results of the appraisal. As such, ISO/TR 21946 describes a practical application of the concept of appraisal. ISO/TR 21946 provides:

lists some of the main purposes for the appraisal; describes the importance of establishing the scope for the appraisal; explains how to analyse business functions and develop an understanding of their context; explains how to identify records requirements; describes the relationships between records requirements, business functions, and work processes; explains how to use risk assessment for making decisions related to records; lists options for documenting the results of appraisal; describes possible uses for the results of appraisal; and explains the importance of monitoring and review of the execution of appraisal decisions

Note: The advice on appraisal for managing records in this document can be used if an organization is implementing a management system for records (MSR) following ISO 30301 .