A canonical definition of digital preservation for Electronic Artefacts archives, Palimpsests, Vestiges and knowledge infrastructure.
Digital preservation connects file formats, metadata, provenance, storage, rights, migration and interpretation into a long-term care practice for digital culture.
Digital preservation is the long-term work of keeping digital objects understandable, authentic, usable and accessible despite changes in formats, software, hardware and context.
Electronic Artefacts is an independent creative technology studio for complex digital products, knowledge systems, proprietary software and research-led cultural work.