DaSCH Preservation Plan

This preservation plan outlines DaSCH's approach to long-term digital preservation in accordance with the CoreTrustSeal requirements.

Plan Structure

This plan is organized into the following sections:

CoreTrustSeal Alignment

This preservation plan is aligned with the CoreTrustSeal Trustworthy Data Repositories Requirements. Each section maps to specific CTS requirements as documented in our CTS Evidence Map.

CoreTrustSeal Evidence Map

This page maps each section of our Preservation Plan to the 16 CoreTrustSeal requirements.

Requirements Mapping

CTS RequirementPlan SectionEvidence Location
R1: Repository ContextAbout DaSCH RepositoryMission, scope, designated community
R2: Designated CommunityDesignated CommunityCommunity definition and needs
R3: Content AcquisitionIngest ProcessesAcquisition policies and procedures
R4: Data DepositIngest ProcessesDeposit workflows and validation
R5: Data ManagementStorage SystemsStorage architecture and management
R6: Quality AssuranceIntegrity and FixityQuality control processes
R7: WorkflowIngest ProcessesDocumented workflows
R8: AppraisalPreservation PlanningAppraisal criteria and processes
R9: Preservation PlanningPreservation PlanningStrategic preservation approach
R10: Technical InfrastructureStorage SystemsInfrastructure documentation
R11: Technical MonitoringMonitoring and ReviewSystem monitoring and alerting
R12: Data DiscoveryAccess and UseDiscovery mechanisms and metadata
R13: Data ReuseAccess and UseReuse policies and documentation
R14: Data SafetySecuritySecurity measures and disaster recovery
R15: OrganizationRoles and ResponsibilitiesOrganizational structure
R16: Expert GuidanceRoles and ResponsibilitiesExpert advisory processes