Natural disasters have increased in both frequency and destructiveness. In 2020, the United States experienced a record-breaking 22 weather or climate disasters that resulted in the loss of life, billions in property damage, and numerous irreplaceable items. Some of these irreplaceable items included vital business records—information that an organization needs for daily operation.[i] Knowing which…
It is that time of year again! Time to look at your retention schedule and decide what needs to be organized. It is a love-hate relationship for some. Most organizations have filed taxes for 2020, making this a great time of year to think about whether older accounting records may no longer be subject to…
The world is in a race to manufacture and produce a safe vaccine for COVID-19. This has led to an unprecedented pace and volume of clinical trial documentation for the many companies and organizations competing in this race and particular implications for trial participant consent and pharmacovigilance requirements. In the race for a vaccine, Russia…
If your company does business or has a business presence in Russia, then you may be familiar with Order No. 558 which sets out a list of storage periods for recordkeeping. On December 20, 2019, the Ministry of Justice of Russia approved Order No. 236, Updating the List of Typical Administrative Archival Documents Generated in…
In an ever-changing competitive world, businesses need to be flexible with technology and work environments. This flexibility allows employees to work from remote locations, on-site and from home offices on company-owned or personal devices such as cell phones, laptops and tablets. With this technology comes the responsibility of the business owner to protect their valuable…
A National Archives Agency preserves official documents, photos, artifacts and records that have important historical value to a country. The purpose of an Archive’s Agency is to preserve these important records for future generations and provide public access to these records. Why are archive laws so important? Archive laws set out standards for preservation of…