The information lifecycle

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.  

The information lifecycle at UQ includes the following phases:  

1. Create, capture and classify
   Create, capture and classify information adequately. 

   Find out which Information Security Classification you should apply

2. Store and secure  
   Store information appropriately and securely. 

   Find where to store your files here

3. Manage and maintain 
   Manage and maintain information in line with external and internal policies and expectations. 

4. Share and reuse  
   Share and reuse information where appropriate. 

5. Retain and archive  
   Retain and archive information for a minimum period. 

6. 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.