Records management and information governance professionals are all too aware data breaches are on the rise. Clients know, too—and they are looking for organizations that fight back. Obtaining SOC 2 certification is one way to show your organization takes data security seriously. RIM and IG professionals play a central role in data security, and RIM/IG’s…
Integration is often central to effective information governance. This includes integrated policies, processes, strategies, controls, and technologies. Some of the biggest obstacles to integration are often organizational silos[1]—separations of departments, people, and functions that can hinder the flow of information and how it’s managed. Bringing together two groups whose organizational silos may be impeding a…
Reading Time: 3 minutes You may use the acronym SaaS, and you may know what it stands for, but do you know what it means? What it does? Do you get confused by the other ‘aaS’ terms, like IaaS and PaaS? If so, then read on! This article will explain what SaaS is and why…
Records managers often overlook laws that regulate record formats. Most companies store the bulk of their records electronically—or they’re moving in that direction. This makes it important to consider legal requirements about records formats. Permissive Format Regulations The good news is that most format regulations allow for electronic recordkeeping if you meet certain conditions. In the…