Digital Preservation Coalition

The DPC has welcomed a government consultation by arguing that 'the challenge of managing digital information is one that the UK is well placed to address'.

October 2009 - DPC responds to part three of the National Heritage Science Strategy Consultation by noting that the distinctive capacity required to preserve digital objects has been overlooked and calling for efforts to improve capacity within the sector as a priority.

DPC responds to part two of the National Heritage Science Strategy Consultation suggesting ways in which the strategy could be aligned with an existing set of initiatives which are enhancing long term access and long term opportunity with digital resources.

September 2009 - DPC responds to part one of the National Heritage Science Strategy Consultation arguing that threats to the digital estate are distinctive. Conventional conservation and preservation actions will not be sufficient to the challenge of digital preservation, nor will benign neglect provide a serendipitous digital heritage.