Editing Design/Stakeholder Requirements (StRS) (section)

=== 3.1.3 The Digital Preservationists ===

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==== 3.1.3.1 Overview ====

The Digital Preservationists and Data Custodians meta-persona represents communities focused on preserving digital content and ensuring data accessibility. This includes archivists, data hoarders, personal server enthusiasts, and Usenet users.

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==== 3.1.3.2 Characteristics ====

* Strong commitment to preserving digital content and cultural heritage
* Deep appreciation for data integrity and historical records
* Focus on privacy and secure data storage
* Value collaboration and knowledge-sharing
* Emphasis on data redundancy and backup systems

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==== 3.1.3.3 Requirements ====

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===== 3.1.3.3.1 Data Preservation and Archival =====

* MUST provide robust data preservation capabilities
** Support for multiple redundant storage mechanisms
** Ability to verify data integrity over time
** Tools for detecting and preventing bit rot
** Support for various data formats and metadata standards
* MUST support long-term data accessibility
** Format migration tools to prevent obsolescence
** Version control for preserved content
** Standardized metadata schemas for cataloging
** Search and retrieval mechanisms for archived content

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===== 3.1.3.3.2 Storage and Infrastructure =====

* MUST provide flexible storage options
** Support for distributed storage across multiple nodes
** Integration with various storage backends (local, network, cloud)
** Scalable architecture to handle growing data volumes
** Efficient storage utilization through deduplication
* MUST ensure data integrity and reliability
** Checksumming and verification mechanisms
** Error detection and correction capabilities
** Automated backup and synchronization features
** Recovery mechanisms for corrupted or lost data

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===== 3.1.3.3.3 Privacy and Security =====

* MUST implement strong privacy protections
** End-to-end encryption for stored data
** Access control mechanisms
** Audit logging for data access and modifications
** Secure key management
* MUST protect against censorship
** Decentralized architecture resistant to takedowns
** Support for content replication across nodes
** Mechanisms to bypass network restrictions
** Resistance to denial of service attacks

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===== 3.1.3.3.4 Organization and Management =====

* MUST provide robust data organization capabilities
** Flexible tagging and categorization systems
** Support for custom metadata fields
** Advanced search and filtering capabilities
** Tools for managing large collections
* MUST support collaborative workflows
** Multi-user access controls
** Shared collections and workspaces
** Version control for collaborative editing
** Activity tracking and notification systems

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===== 3.1.3.3.5 Interoperability and Standards =====

* MUST support open standards and protocols
** Implementation of common archival standards
** Support for standard metadata formats
** APIs for integration with other tools
** Export capabilities in standard formats
* MUST provide migration capabilities
** Tools for importing from existing systems
** Format conversion utilities
** Bulk data transfer mechanisms
** Preservation of original metadata

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===== 3.1.3.3.6 Performance and Efficiency =====

* MUST be resource-efficient
** Optimized storage utilization
** Efficient bandwidth usage
** Scalable processing capabilities
** Support for hardware acceleration
* MUST provide monitoring and maintenance tools
** System health monitoring
** Storage usage analytics
** Performance metrics
** Automated maintenance tasks

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==== 3.1.3.4 Constraints ====

* MUST operate within storage capacity limits
* MUST handle bandwidth constraints
* MUST respect data retention policies
* MUST operate within resource limitations
* SHOULD minimize environmental impact

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==== 3.1.3.5 Quality Attributes ====

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===== 3.1.3.5.1 Data Integrity =====

* MUST ensure long-term data preservation
* MUST prevent data corruption
* MUST maintain data authenticity
* MUST enable data verification
* MUST support data recovery

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===== 3.1.3.5.2 Scalability =====

* MUST handle growing data volumes
* MUST support increasing user base
* MUST enable distributed storage
* MUST maintain performance at scale
* MUST support system expansion

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===== 3.1.3.5.3 Reliability =====

* MUST ensure continuous data access
* MUST prevent data loss
* MUST maintain system availability
* MUST support redundant operations
* MUST enable disaster recovery

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===== 3.1.3.5.4 Interoperability =====

* MUST enable system integration
* MUST maintain format compatibility
* MUST support data migration
* MUST enable cross-platform operation

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==== 3.1.3.6 Success Criteria ====

* Demonstrated ability to preserve data integrity over long periods
* Successful recovery from simulated data loss scenarios
* Effective resistance to censorship attempts
* Efficient handling of large-scale data collections
* Positive user feedback on organization and management features
* Successful integration with existing preservation tools
* Measurable performance improvements in data operations
* Strong privacy protections verified through security audits

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