Information Life Cycle

The information life cycle encompasses stages from creation to disposal:

1. Creation/Acquisition: Data is generated or acquired.
2. Processing/Usage: Data is processed and used for various purposes.
3. Storage: Data is stored considering access and security.
4. Retrieval: Data is retrieved as needed.
5. Archiving: Older data is moved to long-term storage.
6. Retention: Data is retained based on legal or business requirements.
7. Disposal: Data is securely deleted at end of life.