Archiving and Records Management Context

The context of records management includes identifying the purpose for which the organization is using its different types of records, understanding how those purposes intersect with other organizational needs and also be aware that not all organizations are created equal. Some companies may have a small number of documents or only one type while others might need to manage ten thousand files per year.
Additionally, external influences include laws and regulations affecting recordkeeping practices in specific regions around the world as well as being cognizant that some countries require certain levels of retention periods for their citizens who want access to government-held information.