SAA Glossary 2005 (†241 ): [life cycle] n. ~ The distinct phases of a record's existence, from creation to final disposition.
¶ Notes: Different models identify different stages. All models include creation or receipt, use, and disposition. Some models distinguish between active and inactive use, and between destruction and archival preservation.
Citations
Cohen 2013A (†273 ): I actually think you should consider lifecycles for data rather than just [document retention and disposition] (†235)