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3. Management systems for records (ISO 30300 series)

The ISO 30300 series of Management Systems for Records (MSR) standards were created to achieve the following objectives:

1. Connect records management to organizational success and accountability.
2. Equip management with effective tools for systematic and verifiable record creation and control.
3. Support organizations implementing ISO management systems standards by addressing their records management requirements.

A 'management system' refers to how an organization manages different parts of its business in order to achieve its goals. An MSR is a specific management system designed to govern records. The ISO 30300 standards are part of the broader ISO management systems standards (MSS) family. These standards establish consistent and repeatable steps that organizations consciously follow to achieve their objectives and create an organizational culture that continuously evaluates, corrects, and improves operations and processes. This is achieved through increased employee awareness and strong management leadership and commitment. One key principle is that all MSS standards can work together in an integrated manner.

The ISO 30300 series is closely linked to ISO 15489 - Part 1: 2016 Records management: Concepts and principles, which provides a governance framework for implementing best practices in records management. The figure illustrates the relationships between the ISO 30300 series and other standards, technical specifications, and technical reports published by ISO TC46/SC11.

There are two different standards in the series:

ISO 30302:2022 Management systems for records - Guidelines for implementation provides guidance on implementing an MSR that aligns with ISO 30301. It outlines the necessary steps for designing, implementing, and monitoring an MSR.

The ISO 30300 series is designed to help organizations of all sizes and types, as well as groups of organizations with common business activities, to implement, operate, and enhance an effective governance framework for managing records.