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Private and Privileged Data: Public Records and FOIA Requests

eDiscovery Daily

Information requested from a government agency through a local public records request or the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), may be considered private, personally identifiable information (PII) or privileged. Tools to Prepare Data for a Public or FOIA Request. Tools to Prepare Data for a Public or FOIA Request.

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Improving Processes to Streamline Public Records/FOIA Request Response

eDiscovery Daily

By Rick Clark Managing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or similar public records requests in State or Local government agencies is a complex process that requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to strict timelines. The first step in the FOIA request management process is the receipt of the request.

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What are the Growing Challenges with Public Records/FOIA Requests?

eDiscovery Daily

By Rick Clark The number of public records requests filed each year is on the rise, presenting a significant challenge for government agencies. One of the core obstacles faced by these agencies is the tight timing constraints imposed by laws governing these requests. Failure to meet these deadlines can result in severe consequences.

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How eDiscovery Technology and Workflows Speed Public Records Requests Response

eDiscovery Daily

By Rick Clark In the two separate worlds of legal processes and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/public records requests, eDiscovery technology and standard workflows have emerged as powerful ways to streamline operations and ensure compliance. Search and review processes are central to both FOIA requests and eDiscovery workflows.

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“The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” Our Turf?

Brandeis Records Manager

The book, translated from Japanese to English, reads like rather quaint, Emily Postian, self-help prose, and it is no info governance (IG) monograph. Kondo is “an organizing consultant and author.”

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Wednesday LTNY 2018 Sessions: eDiscovery Trends

eDiscovery Daily

Discussion points will include how to adequately understand the technology from a governance and controls point of view to be able to withstand regulatory scrutiny. 2018 Global Discovery: International Compliance in the Cloud. Email Investigations with Machine Learning—See How it All Comes Together! Tired of looking at Enron data?

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Congress Agrees – 72 Hour Cyber Incident Reporting Requirement to Take Effect

Data Protection Report

The relevant portions of the law, titled the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (“Act”) proposes reporting requirements for incidents, establishes new programs to curtail ransomware attacks and encourages information sharing between government agencies. New Government Programs. Reporting Requirements.