Authenticity (1)
• That a record is what it purports to be and is
complete is all essential respects
• Not necessarily a given; proof may be required
• Can be difficult to ascertain in digital records
• Concept of ‘original’ record has lost meaning
• Context and provenance not easy to identify
• Records often freely created and managed
• Preservation activity leads to changes in record
• Is this acceptable? To what extent?