Legality of Electronic Records Management: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Archive management is a crucial part of efficient and accountable administrative governance, especially in government institutions. The legality of archive management ensures that every process of creation, use, storage, and destruction of archives is carried out in accordance with applicable legal provisions. This study aims to understand the process of authentication, legalization, and use of electronic signatures in maintaining the authenticity of documents. The method used is a qualitative descriptive approach with secondary data analysis from various regulations and related literature. The results of the study indicate that the legality of digital archives is crucial to prevent manipulation and ensure public trust in documents. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the need to implement appropriate procedures so that electronic archive can be managed.