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2 Goals behind the VEO design
We believe that there are four basic principles that need to be adopted in preserving electronic records. These are:
- Self-sufficiency. As far as possible, the electronic record should be independent of systems, outside data, and documentation.
- Structured textual encoding. The information that encapsulates the content should be encoded as a structured piece of text rather than as binary data.
- Integrity. It must be possible to demonstrate that the record is either unmodified or that any modifications are documented and are authorised.
- Preservation of authenticity and context. It must be possible to show who created the record, when it was created, what the record documents, and how the record relates to other records.
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