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countries, as well, provide a good example of modem archival legislation, since their national archives have significant legal mandates in creation of legislation and standards concerning all records generated from the activities of public institutions. In this way they participate actively in the protection of electronic records, from the moment of their creation to the permanent storage in the archives. National archives of Scandinavian countries also supervise and regulate implementation of electronic records management systems in public institutions and take care of their protection and maintenance in records creating institutions until they are transferred into the archives. Archives also initiate and participate in numerous projects in the field of electronic records, like TEAM, SESAM, VALTIPA etc., which gave many practical solutions. Scandinavian experience show us that even in the electronic environment it is possible to ensure authentic, reliable and preservable records in situations where archives are involved in the entire process of electronic documents management. Development and acceptance of standards and specifications which are essential for interoperability, connecting and compatibility, as well as active participation of archives in creation and implementation of electronic filing systems, in appraisal and intellectual supervision, in storing and accesability conditions of electronic records, represent key factors for future availability, accessibility and understanding of archival records in electronic format. Key words: electronic records, archival legislation, electronic records management, electronic records systems, Scandinavian archives, preservation of electronic records