The National Archives collects and preserves records documenting history, culture, nationhood and social conditions in Estonia not depending on time or place of creation, or character of data medium. The functions of the National Archives are: - to collect documented data important for our society - to offer broadest use of the collections - to keep the collections in good preservation conditions - to supervise institutions in management and safekeeping of records - to participate in development of the national electronic records management - to receive digital records