säilyttämäänimistön
Säilyttämäänimistön is a coined Finnish term used to describe a hypothetical governmental or organizational body dedicated to the long-term preservation of information, records, and cultural heritage. As a neologism, it does not refer to a real institution in Finland, but appears in theoretical policy discussions, speculative scenarios, and some forms of fiction to illustrate what a national preservation authority might entail.
The word combines säilyttää, meaning "to preserve," with structural elements that evoke institutional nouns; it is
Proposed mandate would include setting and enforcing digital preservation standards, funding digitization, coordinating with libraries, archives,
Responsibilities and practices associated with säilyttämäänimistön often reference established preservation concepts, such as adopting the OAIS
Context and reception: Säilyttämäänimistön is not an official body; discussions about its need reflect debates on
Critics raise concerns about centralization, budgetary demands, balancing access with privacy, and the risk of bottlenecks