• Digital Cultural Databases

    According to UNESCO, when it comes to the notion of preserving the digital cultural heritage, the following definition describes best the purpose and the main points. More specifically:

    "The purpose of preserving the digital heritage is to ensure that it remains accessible to the public. Accordingly, access to digital heritage materials, especially those in the public domain, should be free of unreasonable restrictions. At the same time, sensitive and personal information should be protected from any form of intrusion. Member States may wish to cooperate with relevant organisations and institutions in encouraging a legal and practical environment which will maximise accessibility of the digital heritage. A fair balance between the legitimate rights of creators and other rights holders and the interests of the public to access digital heritage materials should be reaffirmed and promoted, in accordance with international norms and agreements."

    Charter on the Preservation of the Digital Heritage - UNESCO (2009)., from https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000179529.page=2