The archive houses some 400 million documents, maps, stamps, audio tapes, video clips, photographs and special publications.

[6][7] The principle of the law is that all material is to be released after thirty years, subject to limitations based on damage to state security, foreign policy or personal privacy.

In practice this means that declassification of documents are fixed at different periods based on type of material and date of production.

He further noted that "since much of the content is both fascinating and relevant to most aspects of society’s life, enabling the citizens to have free and easy access to their documentation—within the obvious constraints—will enrich the public discourse and strengthen Israeli democracy."

As part of this process Lozowick maintains an English language blog highlighting material made available online by the archive.