Framework to capture, maintain and provide access to evidence over time, as required by the jurisdiction in which it is implemented and in accordance with common business practices. Recordkeeping systems include: (1) both records practitioners and records users; (2) a set of authorised policies, assigned responsibilities, delegations of authority, procedures and practices; policy statements, procedures manuals, user guidelines and other documents which are used to authorise and promulgate the policies, procedures and practices; (3) the records themselves; (4) specialised information and records systems used to control the records; and (5) software, hardware and other equipment, and stationery.