Managing Records: Electronic Records:

eGovernment

by Jennifer O'Neill
Archives Technical Information Series #58
2000

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Summary

With the exponential growth of the Internet and related commercial services, governments have found it impossible to ignore the possibility that the Internet and private networks can provide a means to carry out government business. This is what is meant by eGovernment. The following web pages will provide an introduction to eGovernment (its history, its challenges, its benefits, and its potential), paying special attention to the records management issues involved in setting up eGovernment services.

Intended Audience: Anyone in state or local government who is considering conducting government business over networks.