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Many words, acronyms, and phrases are used in discussions of records management, filing systems, human resources, and government agency and law enforcement recordkeeping. Some are unique to this realm, while others are more commonly used terms that have a unique meaning when used in a records management context. To help clarify these terms and concepts, we've compiled this set of terms and definitions related to records management and record lifecycle management.
Archive Records - Business Filing Systems Business Process Consulting - Case File Management Chain of Custody - Digital Records Management Document Access - Document Workflow Electronic Chain of Custody - Evidence Software Federal Recordkeeping - Information Lifecycle Management Law Enforcement Management - Police Records Software Property and Evidence - Records Destruction Records Information Management - Retention Software RMS Project - Workflow
Download a PDF of the first half of the RM Glossary here.
Download part two of the glossary, F-Z.