Versions
Publication history for ARCS.
Current release
v1.0Published
April 2026
First public release of the Automated Record Custody Standard, including 92 controls across 10 control families, 30 annexes, conformance guidance, and associated publication policies.
Download v1.0Publication milestones
| Version | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0 | April 2026 | First public release of ARCS. |
| v0.6 | March 2026 | Pre-release draft reflecting the full 10-family, 92-control structure. |
| v0.1 | March 2026 | Initial public posting of ARCS materials. |
Version policy
ARCS uses semantic versioning for published releases. Editorial and non-substantive revisions may be issued without affecting the validity of existing conformance claims. Unless otherwise stated, conformance claims to a prior major version remain valid for 12 months following publication of a new major version.