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4 Steps in Streamlining Open Records Requests

Gimmal

For these types of requests, which go by a variety of names like FOIA, Public Records Requests, and Sunshine Laws, being proactive is not only an essential step in an excellent open records process; it becomes critical when you are working with tight deadlines and limited resources. These steps fall under the information governance umbrella.

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The Functions of #eDiscovery

Information is Currency

In today’s information age Information Governance is essential to be prepared for eDiscovery. People are hungry for information and submit Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request at a startling pace. The purpose of processing information is so that it may be reviewed and analyzed.

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Happy Sunshine Week 2019!

Archives Blogs

Both lawmakers have had a role in the evolution of FOIA and shared their views on its role in an open and accessible government. Open Government Coalition, looking at “OGIS @ 10: Past/Present/Future.” You can find other events throughout the government celebrating Sunshine Week 2019 on the Sunshine Week’s Event Calendar.

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Unlocking Dynamic Records and Information Management

ARMA International

Records and Information Management (RIM) is a business component vital to organizational success, yet it is rarely an organization’s top priority. Underpinning RIM practices at an organizational level is imperative to meeting legal requirements for government agencies and businesses in highly regulated industries.

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Announcing Eighth Annual LTNY Thought Leader Series!: eDiscovery Trends

eDiscovery Daily

Co-founder of EDRM and named an “E-Discovery Trailblazer” by The American Lawyer, George has more than 30 years’ experience assisting a broad range of organizations with all facets of electronic discovery as well as information governance, domestically and globally. This is the most interviews we’ve ever done, by far!

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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. How can we make real progress on IG, InfoSec, and repeatable discovery processes in an ever-evolving information climate? How will a warrant be served on home appliances?

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Gorbea pushing to move historic state documents out of flood plain

IG Guru

PROVIDENCE, R.I. WPRI) — Thousands of Rhode Island’s most historic documents sit in a rented building, and one of its features fills R.I. Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea with anxiety.

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