SUSTAINABLE DIGITALIZATION: ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND INFORMATION PRESERVATION

This paper looks at the concept of sustainable digitalization using the interests of information access and preserving information. With the on going transformation of the digital technologies,current developments and the related need to be able to maintain fair access and long-term preservation of data are an important part of long-term sustainable development. The study focuses on the problem of the digital divide, data lifecycle and the issue of the policy and infrastructure in the hope of achieving sustainability in digital practices. Through the mixed-methods approach, the paper outlines some of the major barriers and provides the policy and practice insights in order to foster inclusive, accessible, and sustainable digital environments.