ISO 18938:2014确立了数字光盘在使用过程中的维护和处理的一般原则。它解决了保留对记录数据（信息）的访问所需的介质的物理完整性问题。ISO 18938:2014包括最大限度延长光盘有效寿命的处理程序建议。 以下内容在ISO 18938:2014的范围内: 使用和处理环境，包括污染物、温度和湿度以及光照； 污染问题； 视察 清洁和维护，包括清洁方法和频率； 运输 灾害，包括水、火灾、建筑和邮政- 灾害程序； 员工培训。

ISO 18938:2014 establishes general principles for the care and handling of digital optical discs during use. It addresses the issues of physical integrity of the medium necessary to preserve access to the recorded data (information). ISO 18938:2014 includes recommendations for handling procedures to maximize the effective life of optical discs. The following are within the scope of ISO 18938:2014: use and handling environments, including pollutants, temperature and humidity and light exposure; contamination concerns; inspection; cleaning and maintenance, including cleaning methods and frequency; transportation; disasters, including water, fire, construction and post-disaster procedures; staff training.