Glossary

Version control

Knowing which version of a document is current and preserving earlier versions when they matter. Supports integrity and authenticity, and avoids conflicting 'authoritative' records.

In practice

Version control means knowing which version of a document is current and preserving earlier versions when they matter. It supports integrity and authenticity and avoids conflicting ; use systems with version history rather than parallel copies in email threads and personal drives.

See it in the register

Version control, in one connected register.

IAR turns terms like this into working practice: assets classified against your disposal authority, stewarded by position, and ready to evidence.