The information lifecycle
What is information lifecycle management?
Information lifecycle management is the consistent management of information from creation to final disposition. It is enabled through people, process, and technology and drives improved control over information as it moves through the various lifecycle stages described below.
Information lifecycle phases at UQ
The information lifecycle at UQ includes the following phases:
Create, capture and classify
Create, capture and classify information adequately.Find out which Information Security Classification you should apply
Store and secure
Store information appropriately and securely.
Manage and maintain
Manage and maintain information in line with external and internal policies and expectations.
Share and reuse
Share and reuse information where appropriate.
Retain and archive
Retain and archive information for a minimum period.
Dispose or destroy
Dispose of, or destroy, information correctly.If disposing of records, see the Destruction of Records Procedure for more information.
Note that “Plan and Design” sits in the centre of the Information Lifecycle, as this should be evaluated and incorporated at each lifecycle phase.
Information lifecycle management at UQ is coordinated across the University by the Information Technology Services (ITS) Division.