GDPR Compliance Prep for US Companies
The clock is ticking on the European Union’s new privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We’re less than one year away from when the GDPR comes into force, May 25, 2018. This new...
Template Schmemplate: Build a Customized Records Schedule That Actually Works
Records retention schedules may not be the most glamorous aspect of your business. However, when used effectively, a customized records retention schedule is one of the most powerful risk mitigation tools at your disposal. And...
Sanctions: The Repercussions of Poor Recordkeeping
What happens when a business violates recordkeeping requirements?
Most people think of fines—which is usually the case. For instance, the SEC recently fined multiple firms (including multiple Wells Fargo related firms) $549 million for poor...
How Identifying Personal Information Can Help Boost Your RIM Program
Identifying the record series in your retention schedule that contain personal information is a strategic step to advance your records and information management program. Not only will you be more mindful of the record series...
How Long to Keep Employee Records – Seems Like an Easy Question, Right?
Duration of employment plus five to 10 years—when talking with Zasio’s clients, this range regularly comes up. It’s the standard for retaining employee records based on operational needs and location-specific legal recordkeeping requirements.
If that...
Navigating Retention of Data Privacy Compliance Records
By Will Fletcher — Zasio Legal Counsel
Data privacy law compliance is in large measure about showing your work. Five years into the swell of new comprehensive data privacy laws, privacy teams are getting used...