National Archives Records Express

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

This is cross-posted from The FOIA Ombudsman. The latest Records Management Self-Assessment (RMSA) shows that the COVID-19 pandemic remained a challenge for agencies in 2021, and that top agency FOIA and records management officers are increasingly working together.

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AIIM

JUNE 3, 2021

Federal agencies must close their own records storage facilities and transfer any inactive, temporary paper records to a Federal Records Center or Commercial Storage Facility by 2022. Methods for quick and accurate responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. What Is M-19-21? Who Does M-19-21 Impact?

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Information is Currency

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

People are hungry for information and submit Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request at a startling pace. We live in a very litigious age and the only way to be prepared for eDiscovery request whether via FOIA or a lawsuit is by having a strong Information Governance foundation. Following preservation is the collection phase.

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Data Protection Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

On 10 September 2021, the UK Government published its consultation paper on proposals to reform the UK’s data protection regime. The deadline for responding to the consultation is 19 November 2021. It has seized it with gusto, announcing more than 70 proposals and calls for views and publishing its economic analysis of expected impact.

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Archives Blogs

MARCH 8, 2018

Throughout Sunshine Week, the National Archives will also sponsor a special citizen archivist mission focusing on transcription of the Pentagon Papers, starting on March 12. Learn more and find the full program of events on the FOIA Ombudsman blog. Sunshine Week is an annual nationwide celebration of access to public information.

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Brandeis Records Manager

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Kondo’s personal record advice appears in a “Sorting Papers” section of a chapter titled, “Tidying by Category Works Like Magic.” As her chapter title indicates, Kondo emphasizes categorization as a means of getting through personal records and papers. Kondo is “an organizing consultant and author.” I hope that you’ll see why below.

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The Schedule

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Best Practices for Social Media White Paper. DOC had a history of taking a screenshot of the site right before it changes in a major way and then making it available as an online searchable archive. They do this with various redesigns and when a new Secretary is confirmed. Troubleshoot #2. For example: Take a screenshot of the error tweet.

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