article thumbnail

Information Governance: It’s What you Retain that Matters

AIIM

It’s funny how corporate leaders get serious about information governance right after their company has been hit with a lawsuit or regulatory action. But that’s usually when many executives decide it's time to implement information governance and in particular, document retention. OK, it’s not funny at all.

article thumbnail

Information governance: First, know thyself

AIIM

The value of information governance is obvious to many business and IT leaders. But like confronting an attic that is full of junk, the task of organizing and governing disorganized data can seem overwhelming.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Records Management Vs. Information Governance - It's AND not OR

AIIM

This same terminology disorientation has been true in the governance arena as well, with varying uses and interpretations of “Records Management” and “Information Governance.”. The confusion has left some organizations asking, “Do we need Records Managers, or do we need Information Governance professionals?”.

article thumbnail

Top 9 Information Governance Tips for 2022

AIIM

With so much information being generated, it becomes more difficult for organizations to manage it all and ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA. Information governance helps organizations maintain control of their information while complying with these regulations. Let’s dive in!

article thumbnail

Future-Proofing Your Information Governance Strategy

Speaker: Crystal Cao, Lindsey Simon & Lisa Ripley

From our chat platforms to our file-sharing platforms, to even our personal devices, our information is scattered, leaving it unorganized and undiscoverable. Our expert panel will discuss: What information governance looks like at each panelist's organization. When data deletion becomes applicable.

article thumbnail

“Records Management”, “Information Governance”, and Why Words Matter

AIIM

The goal of the day was to just go fishing – I don’t need to give him the proper jargon for everything; I just need to get him the information he needs (and only the information he needs) in a way that he will understand. Information Governance” is useful in talking with senior executives (i.e.,

article thumbnail

Information Governance – 3 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

AIIM

What is Information Governance, and Why is it Important? There are many benefits to constructing an Information Governance program plan. How to Avoid Information Governance Pitfalls. But, as with any program, project, or initiative launch, there are challenges and roadblocks that can derail your progress.

article thumbnail

Use It, Save It, Or Lose It: Spring Cleaning for Information Governance

Speaker: Speakers Michelle Kirk of Georgia Pacific, Darla White of Sanofi, & Scott McVeigh of Onna

Information governance for unstructured data. Join Onna, Georgia Pacific, and Sanofi for this on-demand webinar as they discuss proactive, practical steps for kicking off your organization's own digital cleanup. Watch this webinar on-demand to learn about: Data lifecycle management. Making “cleaning” a regular part of your routine.

article thumbnail

How to Effectively Equip Your IG Program for the Perilous Journey Into the Future

Speaker: Andrew Ysasi, Vice President of Advocacy for Vital Records Control, President of IG GURU®, MS, FIP, FIIM, CIPM, CIGO, CISM, PMP, CRM, IGP, CIP, CSAP

An information governance framework shows how an organization manages specific data, like personal information, as well as how this information is stored. Information privacy is a critical part of an IG program. Over the past couple of years, these frameworks have proven to be ineffective and in need of updating.