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...
Unlocking the Future of RIM with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s a transformative force reshaping how organizations manage records and information. As AI technologies evolve, so do the opportunities and challenges for Records and Information...
When Data Becomes a Record: How to Tackle the Master Data Retention Dilemma
Is data a record? Traditionally, experts have answered no. Organizations originally designed records retention schedules for documents (official records, not raw data). However, as privacy laws expand and data volumes skyrocket, the traditional...
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...