In particular, the Scout Report for Social Sciences and the Scout Report on Business and Economics offer much valuable information to archivists and records managers. They regularly report on digitization projects, the development of online government services, and current issues in information technology. The perspectives are that of the research and business communities, which comprise important constituencies for government records. While the reviews focus on site content, the links provide access to a great deal more information that could be directly relevant. No search mechanism is offered, so users must navigate through the alphabetical arrangement page by page.
Terms are cross-referenced with hot links, and some entries are enhanced with explanatory diagrams.
A one-year transition period will allow time for agencies to come into compliance with the new encryption requirements. Typical applications for digital signatures include email, electronic data interchange, data storage, and e-commerce transactions. The standard addresses the needs of NSW public offices with respect to business, accountability, and archival records requirements.