Countries around the globe are grappling with issues of archive legislation -- both in established societies where old laws no longer respond to modern realities and in the growing number of new states seeking to establish their own legal framework.These two volumes outline the progress and procedures developed by nations grappling with issues such as: -- How to provide access while protecting privacy-- How to craft legislation that will survive the rapid advances of technology -- and reflect the changing relationship between public and private sectorsThe reports presented here reveal common elements that may be fruitfully addressed by international effort and will act as a sourcebook of ideas and action.

Countries around the globe are grappling with issues of archive legislation -- both in established societies where old laws no longer respond to modern realities and in the growing number of new states seeking to establish their own legal framework.These two volumes outline the progress and procedures developed by nations grappling with issues such as: -- How to provide access while protecting privacy-- How to craft legislation that will survive the rapid advances of technology -- and reflect the changing relationship between public and private sectorsThe reports presented here reveal common elements that may be fruitfully addressed by international effort and will act as a sourcebook of ideas and action.