Onrecord

Onrecord is a term used in various domains. The most common sense is as a phrase meaning statements that are officially attributed and suitable for publication. In journalism, on-record statements are those the source permits to be quoted directly and attributed to them; information provided on the record may appear in reports, press releases, or official transcripts. By contrast, off the record or on background implies restrictions on attribution or disclosure. The status of an item as on-record is a matter of agreement between the source and the recipient and can affect how information is used legally and ethically.

In information systems and data governance, "on-record" can describe data that has been entered with verified provenance and intended for inclusion in official records. Some platforms or products may use onrecord as a brand or project name; such usage is dependent on the entity and not a standard meaning of the term.

Because the term appears in multiple contexts, the exact meaning of onrecord can vary by field and jurisdiction. The general principle, however, is that the information is attributable, traceable to a source, and suitable for being part of the formal record.

See also: off the record; attribution; recordkeeping; source provenance.