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Records Management in the Intelligent Information Era

AIIM

Defining a New Era of Records Management. Records management has traditionally been significantly focused on compliance. We argued in the AIIM 2019 State of the Industry – Content Services that “[information management] is better sold indirectly – as a byproduct of automation and customer experience – than head-on.”.

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What is Metadata and Why is it Important?

AIIM

You should adopt the one most suitable and relevant to the context of your information management activities and the organization in which you work. The ISO Records Management Standard 15489 provides this simple definition: "Data describing content, content, and structure of records and their management through time.".

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Information Governance and the Records Lifecycle

The Texas Record

When we talk about records management on this blog, we often use the “R.I.M.” ” or “RIM” acronym as a shorthand way to refer to the “records and information management” field. But how is information governance any different than records management?

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Comprehensive Guide to Scanning Medical Records

Armstrong Archives

The Importance of Digitizing Medical Records Digitizing medical records provides a plethora of benefits for organizations, physicians, and most of all, patients. By investing in medical document scanning, businesses can simplify records storage protocols, increase information security, and promote accessibility.

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Personal details of up to 80,000 SA government employees accessed in cyber attack via ABC

IG Guru

The post Personal details of up to 80,000 SA government employees accessed in cyber attack via ABC appeared first on IG GURU. Check out the article here.

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When Pressing Delete Is OK: Learn How to Eliminate ROT in Your Organization

AIIM

This cuts down on copies AND versions – and actually improves information security by adding a layer of login requirement in order to access the linked document. Information might be on hold as part of a legal or regulatory inquiry. Information might be on hold as part of a legal or regulatory inquiry.

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Data and Disposition: How Disposition Protects Loss of Privacy in a Data-Driven World.

The Texas Record

Disposition is the process in which a record is destroyed or transferred to another public agency. It is a great way to protect and secure government data. Disposition within your offices saves money, protects records, and makes access to records easier for employees of government offices and the public.

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