A record's 'where it came from' history: who created it, in what process, and how it has been handled since. Provenance is supported by metadata and audit logs, and broken when records leave controlled environments.
Provenance is a record's 'where it came from': who created it, in what process, and how it has been handled since. It is supported by metadata and system audit logs, and broken when records are moved out of controlled environments.
IAR turns terms like this into working practice: assets classified against your disposal authority, stewarded by position, and ready to evidence.