The process of obtaining or developing
information begins with the recognition of
the need for particular information. Once
this need has been identified, it proceeds
through an Information Development Life
Cycle (IDLC), which normally includes the
following steps:
A. Information specification
B. Information design and data definition
C. Process/system development
D. Information processing life cycle
execution (see phases covered page 8)
E. Information design revision
F. Information retirement (destruction
or permanent archiving)