What is ISO 30301?

Organizational success depends mainly on implementing and maintaining a management system, which is specifically established to improve operations while meeting the needs of stakeholders. Management systems offer the best practices to manage resources and take executive decisions that intend to help organizations achieve their goals and objectives. ISO 30301 was developed to help organizations implement, operate and improve an efficient Management System for Records (MSR). The latter enables organizations to achieve business efficiency, accountability, continuity, and risk management. It also enables the preservation of collected data in response to the challenges of today’s digital environment. 

Why is a Management System for Records important for you?

ISO 30301, as a Management System for Records, serves as a guidance for organizations to develop policies and objectives regarding records. By using its defined responsibilities, systematic processes, evaluation, and improvement processes, it assists organizations in achieving these objectives. The implementation of a records policy based solely on the requirements of the organization will lead to forming reliable information and evidence about business processes and activities. Moreover, the implementation of these records will be accessible to stakeholders for as long as they require. By becoming ISO 30301 certified, you will assist your organization to successfully implement the practices of Management Systems for Records. Consequently, you will be given the opportunity to enhance your professional career, whereby you will potentially have better job opportunities and higher earnings. 

Benefits of ISO 30301 Management Systems for Records

By becoming ISO 30301 certified, you will be able to:      

  • Increase efficiency
  • Contribute to the development of policies  
  • Assist the organization  to implement MSR
  • Gain competitive advantage
  • Increase effectiveness
  • Promote the best records practices
  • Help the organization to improve performance
  • Help the organization to preserve data
  • Contribute to continuous improvement