In October 2017, 23081-1 new edition is published. ISO 23081 sets a framework for creating, managing and using records management metadata and explains the principles that govern them.
Last edition was from 2006 and knowledge and experience using the standard in digital environments requires an updating of part of the text. At the same time the new edition is alligned with the ISO 15489: 2016, Records management: Concepts and principles, which is a normative reference in the application of ISO 23081-1
It does not define a mandatory set of records management metadata to be implemented, since these metadata will differ in detail according to organizational or specific requirements for jurisdiction. However, it assesses the main existing metadata sets in line with the requirements of ISO 15489.
ISO 23081‐2 and ISO 23081‐3 are more explanatory and provide practical guidance on implementation issues and how to assess records management metadata sets against the principles in this document.