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Sanctions: The Repercussions of Poor Recordkeeping

Zasio — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:29:28 +0000

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 recordkeeping.[1]

But sanctions take other forms as well. Businesses and entities of all kinds should be aware of these sanctions to proactively tailor their records information management practices. This article discusses examples of the most common sanctions and what your organization can expect from them.

FINES

Simple fines are the most common record keeping penalty. Amounts can vary, but here are some heftier examples:

GDPR (EU) Maximum Fine: €20 million, or 4% of annual worldwide turnover, whichever is greater.[2]

U.S.: Recordkeeping penalties for failure to properly maintain and provide customs related documents start at $10,000 per violation and can go up to $100,000 per violation, depending on the level of culpability.[3]

China: Failure to prepare or keep customs declaration documents, import or export documents, contracts, other materials directly related to the import or export business subject to a fine of not less than 10,000 yuan but not more than 500,000 yuan. If the circumstances are serious directly responsible persons in charge and other directly liable persons shall be subject to a fine of not less than 1,000 yuan but not more than 5,000 yuan.[4]

While these examples are steeper examples, most jurisdictions crack down via fines for record keeping violations, meaning that even smaller fines can add up to hinder any business.

PENALTY UNITS

Penalty units are simply a way of measuring fines. For example, if a penalty unit is worth $100, then a violation worth 10 penalty units totals $1,000.

Australia uses penalty units—and even within Australia, amounts differ. For instance, in Tasmania, a penalty unit is worth $202,[5] but in Queensland, a penalty unit is worth $161.30.[6] The rationale behind this practice is practical: penalty units allow simplicity in defining fine amounts given constant changes in the law and inflation.[7]

Additionally, penalty units allow easy comparison between how sanctions relatively affect corporations and individuals. For example, Tasmanian electrical workers must keep a record of any work performed for 10 years after. If a corporation doesn’t meet this requirement, a fine of 50 penalty units is incurred. However, if an individual fails to keep this requirement, the fine is only 25 penalty units.[8]

PROFESSIONAL SANCTIONS

In many professions, poor record keeping can affect your standing, especially where licensure is required.

For instance, in Nova Scotia, Canada, a denturist can be found guilty of professional misconduct for simply failing to “maintain adequate records.”[9] More severely, insurance agents in California can have their license revoked entirely for not keeping required records.[10]

Paying a fine is a hassle, but losing one’s means—even temporarily—of making money is usually worse.

IMPRISONMENT

In certain cases, jail or prison can be on the table for not keeping proper records. Outright fraud can result in imprisonment (Enron, anyone?), but poor record keeping does not need to be fraudulent in nature to result in prison. For instance, Idaho pharmacists who fail to keep required records can be guilty of a misdemeanor carrying a sentence for a term not to exceed one year in county jail.[11]

Of course, punishments like these are rare. However, even a remote possibility of prison is enough of a headache. Further, there is no way to truly quantify the damage such a scenario would bring to the reputation of a business—shareholders, clients, and potential business partners alike may take note and act accordingly.

A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

RIM professionals have a dual interest in creating a retention schedule—strategy and compliance. A business bogged down with unnecessary records creates a cluttered environment, potentially exposing the business to disarray and other pitfalls such as the sanctions discussed here. Simultaneously, businesses have an obligation to adhere to record retention periods set by law. Retention schedules help balance both interests.

Sanctions for poor record-keeping practices are very real, but the solution is simple: enterprises should be aware of these sanctions, form a sound records retention schedule tailored to their needs, and adhere to it. Doing so is a way of “showing your work” behind a thoughtful records and information management program, which is a key step towards ensuring neither you or your organization becomes the subject of records practices-related sanctions.

[1] Amazon faces record GDPR fine, (August 2, 2021) https://www.simmons-simmons.com/en/publications/ckrus16301do70a28ptvwqy5t/amazon-faces-record-gdpr-fine

[2] https://gdpr.eu/fines/

[3] 19 CFR 163.6

[4] Regulation on Customs Inspection (2016 Revision)(31)

[5] https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/about-us/legislation/penalty-units-indexed-amounts

[6] https://www.qld.gov.au/law/fines-and-penalties/types-of-fines/sentencing-fines-and-penalties-for-offences

[7] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penalty_unit#:~:text=A%20penalty%20unit%20(PU)%20is,units%20prescribed%20for%20the%20offence.

[8] Tasmania Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work) Regulations 2018 (14)(1)(p2)

[9] Nova Scotia Denturist Regulations (30)(1)(f)

[10] Cal Ins Code 1747 (p1)

[11] Idaho Code 54-1732(3)(e)

Disclaimer: The purpose of this post is to provide general education on information governance topics. The statements are informational only and do not constitute legal advice. If you have specific questions regarding the application of the law to your business activities, you should seek the advice of your legal counsel.

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Data and Discovery: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Zasio — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:54:24 +0000

BOISE, Idaho — In a sea of electronic information, constant online connectedness, social media, remote work, and globalization that subjects companies to varied multinational legislation, companies always are vulnerable to litigation and regulatory investigation.

By one account, as of 2017, almost two-thirds of medium- to large-sized businesses faced more than 25 legal and regulatory matters per year.[1] And when these matters arise, at least some amount of legal discovery is virtually inescapable. Potentially relevant information must immediately be identified and put on legal hold—that is, marked for preservation until the matter’s resolution. Many companies likely have legal hold processes in place. But to successfully and efficiently preserve relevant information, a company must first know that it exists, and where. Records and information management (“RIM”) and information governance professionals can help.

Discovery is one of the earliest stages of litigation or investigation, and if it doesn’t start well, it can establish a path and tone that are difficult to reset. Credibility and trust among parties can significantly affect the course of events—the pace, the pain, and the outcomes. And being able to quickly identify, properly preserve, and efficiently produce relevant information can be central to building both. Moreover, from the moment a lawsuit or investigation seems imminent, companies must initiate efforts to understand the issues and build a defense. But none of this can happen if a company can’t identify and locate the information it needs.

Even just a few years in the trenches of “big” corporate law gave me insight into how information management can, and does, impact legal and regulatory matters. In a large class-action lawsuit, for example, many systems and millions of documents can quickly come into play. Upfront discovery issues, including an inability to respond promptly to discovery requests, can be the onramp to a multi-year, highly contentious, and exceptionally expensive discovery process. Nothing irritates judges more than discovery disputes. But at least a judge is in place to serve as a neutral authority.

Regulatory investigations, by contrast, generally do not involve an arbiter like a judge; instead, the regulators run the show. Establishing credibility and a working relationship with regulators right from the start therefore can be critical to achieving the best possible outcome in a matter.

A company’s lack of a solid understanding of the types of information it has and where the information is stored can cripple those efforts. For example, in a significant government investigation, highly relevant information the government has requested can be lost in the decommissioning of a system. Or information requested or that would be helpful to review early in a matter can be overlooked, only to be discovered later. This can lead to some serious scrambling—especially if representations have been made that the information does not appear to exist. I can assure you that regulators don’t appreciate such events.

While there are plenty of ways and reasons and points at which discovery issues can arise, a company that can quickly pinpoint potentially relevant systems and information, place them on legal hold, and starts efficiently collecting, reviewing, and producing documents has laid the groundwork for a smoother and less expensive discovery process.

“X” Marks the System

A data map is one of the most helpful tools a company can use to identify its electronic data, which today constitutes the majority of a company’s data, and in what systems it is stored. ARMA International, a leading information management membership organization, defines a data map as:

[a] comprehensive and defensible description of each IT system, which includes: its media (online and offline), the business unit(s) it services, its responsible data stewards and custodians, a business unit contact, the policies that govern access to the system, and the associated retention policies and procedures.

Indeed, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A)(ii), which requires parties in U.S. district courts to provide each other with “a copy—or a description by category and location—of all documents, electronically stored information, and tangible things that the disclosing party has in its possession, custody, or control and may use to support its claims or defenses,” widely is regarded as essentially mandating the creation and provision of a sort of data map.

A useful data map should include both structured and unstructured information. Structured information consists of clearly defined and searchable data; unstructured information consists of data types more likely to be found in unstructured systems such as shared drives—for example, emails, text messages, and document collections. The systems in which structured data are held may be simpler to identify and map, but most “dark data”—data that lurks unused and forgotten, and therefore can be dangerous to have brought to light for the first time in litigation or an investigation—tends to be unstructured. Thus, when creating a data map, a company should make a particular effort to identify the types of unstructured data in the company’s systems, along with where it is stored.

Data Mapping is an All-Hands Effort

RIM and information governance professionals are perfectly positioned to take point on building and maintaining an accurate, readable data map. But they shouldn’t do it alone. An important step in creating a functional data map is gathering input from stakeholders who know about the types and locations of information and systems their departments use. Creating a data map should also involve stakeholders who are most likely to rely on it, such as legal and IT. This information-gathering process can be accomplished in a number of ways, including through surveys, open-ended questionnaires, or stakeholder interviews.

Each method has its benefits and drawbacks: While concise surveys might initially lead to a higher response rate—recipients could consider them relatively simple and quick to answer—interviews may yield much more comprehensive and precise information. And the more comprehensive and precise the data map, the more useful it often is both for general information governance and in any litigation or investigation. It may, however, be more difficult to maintain.

Whatever the method, the information gathered should help flesh out fields such as:

system name and description
whether the system is hosted internally or externally (and, if externally, in what jurisdiction)
system status
roll-out and retirement date
system custodians (such as business, IT, legal)
retention periods
whether the system is a system of record (the single authoritative source for a specific data element) and the type and structure of information contained within the system.

Once the information has been collected and a data map drafted, it will retain its full value only if it is kept current. Thus, at least annually, the data map’s caretaker—likely a RIM or information governance professional—should reconnect with information stakeholders for updates. This also reminds key players that the data map exists. When a fast-moving lawsuit or investigation arises, the legal team might not immediately think to reach out to a RIM or information governance manager, especially in a large, dispersed company. But by involving a member of Legal in the annual update process, the legal team can better use the data map as a quick resource for identifying and preserving potentially relevant systems and information, saving the company significant time, money, and potential grief. Similarly, using cross-functional collaboration to create and maintain a data map can keep open lines of communication with other players in both general information governance and legal and regulatory matters (such as IT).

Conclusion

Data maps might seem like old news to experienced RIM and information governance professionals. But every now and then, it’s worth pausing to remember just how valuable RIM-related tools are, even beyond day-to-day records management. For others, taking time out of already-busy days to answer questions about systems and information might seem taxing and unnecessary. But if (or when) litigation or an investigation arises, it will pay off. If you need assistance drafting a data map or would like to discuss other information management tools and strategies to help minimize legal and regulatory risk, Zasio can help.

[1] Paul Meyer and John Rosenthal, ACC Presentation on Managing the Risks and Spend of E-Discovery (2017).

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Is it a Myth? Or is it a Legendary Lesson?

Zasio — Wed, 19 May 2021 20:53:39 +0000

To believe or not believe, that is the question. These days it can be hard to tell myth from reality. For companies seeking records management help, there are several myths out there that can hamper improving your record management program. Examples of these include: you should hang on to records forever as you never know when you might find a use for them; investing in a records management program is too expensive, and; after going digital, you don’t even need a records management program.

Having trouble separating myth from fact? Never fear! By thinking through some of these common records management misperceptions, your questions are likely to have clearer answers. Here is how Zasio recommends addressing three of the most common records management myths.

Myth 1: It’s best to hold on to your records forever.

As the thinking goes: better safe than sorry, right? In reality, disposing of records per an approved record retention policy will help your business tremendously in managing its records. You might be tempted to keep your records indefinitely, but keeping records longer than necessary might not be so practical. For one, keeping physical documents that no longer have a business or legal value can take up expensive office or outside storage space. Second, keeping certain sensitive records longer than necessary can expose your company to costly legal actions, large privacy fines, and even information theft.

To avoid these problems and save your organization money in the process, a record retention policy can be the best solution. Also, having and maintaining a record retention schedule is strongly recommended to control the growth and volume of records your organization has on file.

Myth 2: Maintaining a records management program is too pricey.

Let’s weigh a couple of other options before we get into that. Would you rather invest in a records management program that will help your business thrive, or risk a high-cost data breach that has the potential to put your company out of business? A recent article in Wired Magazine illustrates how poor records management can contribute to the end of an organization, telling the tragic true story of how a mental health counseling startup in Finland was hacked[1]. In the startup’s case, having a mature records management program could have significantly mitigated the damage caused by the hack, reduced its risk of bankruptcy, and protected tens of thousands of patients’ sensitive personal information.

It is also important to consider the additional litigation costs that can result from failing to maintain a robust records management program. For example, Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure assumes your company has a records management program in place and can find case-related data. Failure to comply with Rule 26 can not only drive up the cost of discovery in litigation, but it can also land your organization in trouble with the court. One tool at a court’s disposal for violations of Rule 26 is imposing sanctions against an organization that has not properly preserved, or cannot locate discoverable information.

Myth 3: I have electronic records; therefore, I don’t need a records management policy.

Even if your company has digitized the bulk of its records, these records still must be managed properly and stored securely. While searching through computer files is less physically painful than risking paper cuts from riffling through filing cabinets for hard copy records, both options are very inconvenient. Consider how much time and money your organization spends searching for information each day. A report from the International Data Corporation estimates that knowledge workers spend as much as 30 percent of their time searching for information. A primary goal of any records management program is to cut that number significantly, leading to considerably higher efficiency.[2]

An electronic record management (ERM) system offers a cost-effective, and most importantly, convenient way to properly and securely manage your records. Basic features of most ERM systems allow digital files to be viewed, edited, and saved securely. One of many benefits of using an ERM system is monitoring document retention lifecycles. Once a file’s retention date passes, it is securely destroyed so the only records you keep are the ones you need or are legally required to retain. The best part is there is always an audit trail showing who accessed the records and when and convenient ways to schedule disposition.

Conclusion

Don’t let records management myths get in the way of your company properly managing its records. No one wants to spend their valuable time or money on something that could have been prevented. Instead, make your organization’s records management program a thing of legend.

If your organization is ready to create a record retention schedule, contact Zasio today to see how our innovative products and services can help meet your record-keeping and information governance needs.

[1] They Told Their Therapists Everything. Hackers Leaked It All by William Ralston. https://www.wired.com/story/vastaamo-psychotherapy-patients-hack-data-breach/

[2] “The High Cost of Not Finding Information an IDC White Paper” by Analysts: Susan Feldman and Chris Sherman https://computhink.com/wpcontent/uploads/2015/10/IDC20on20The20High20Cost20Of20Not20Finding20Information.pdf

Disclaimer: The purpose of this post is to provide general education on Information Governance topics. The statements are informational only and do not constitute legal advice. If you have specific questions regarding the application of the law to your business activities, you should seek the advice of your legal counsel.

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Recordkeeping Basics: Managing Your Accounting Records

Zasio — Fri, 07 May 2021 20:56:19 +0000

It is that time of year again! Time to look at your retention schedule and decide what needs to be organized. It is a love-hate relationship for some. Most organizations have filed taxes for 2020, making this a great time of year to think about whether older accounting records may no longer be subject to any retention requirements.

Everyone knows how important it is to balance your company books, but where do you even start? Start by determining what accounting documents you have and what your record retention requirements are. All businesses are required to keep accounting documents for certain lengths of time. Keeping your accounting records organized can save you time, money, and headaches every tax season.

What Documents Are Considered Accounting Documents?

Accounting documents describe a business’s transactions. Examples include general ledgers, bank statements, invoices, inventories, and receipts. Accounting documents are important for business and operational needs, but they are vital for audits.

U.S. Governmental Agency Accounting Documents.

If you are a U.S. governmental agency, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has adopted the General Records Schedules (GRS), which contain disposition instructions for administrative functions common to most offices. The GRS recommends businesses keep “financial transaction records related to procuring goods and services, paying bills, collecting debts, and accounting” and to “destroy six years after final payment or cancellation, but longer retention is authorized if required for business use.” [i] Regarding an audit, the “IRS can include returns filed within the last three years . . . If we identify a substantial error, we may add additional years. We usually don’t go back more than the last six years. ^[ii]

Accounting Documents for U.S. Business Entities.

If you are a business operating in the United States, retention requirements will differ depending on which state[s] you operate in. Many U.S. companies adopt the retention requirement found in California’s 18 CCR 19141.6, which states:

Records for any year must be retained for the longer of: the time during which the taxpayer’s franchise or income tax is subject to adjustment but not to exceed eight years from the due date or extended due date of return.

Accounting Documents for International Entities.

If your business has a presence in different countries, you could be looking at longer retention periods for accounting documents. To determine retention requirements among multiple countries, ARMA International has put together the Retention of Accounting Records: A Global Survey of Laws and Regulations, a summary of several countries, and their accounting retention requirements. On average, retention periods for accounting documents range from 3 to 10 years. Some companies increase these retention periods to 11 or 12 years to account for fiscal year requirements on top of the applicable base retention period. You will also want to research whether applicable countries have any archival order laws, as these can further increase accounting record retention periods. For example, Poland, Slovenia, and China have archival order laws that create significantly longer accounting record retention requirements.

Now is the right time of year to go through your business accounting records and dispose of any documents not required for legal, business operational, and practical storage needs. Your business will need to weigh the cost of keeping information that is no longer necessary for business operational needs to prevent potential litigation problems.

Are you unsure of which documents you can dispose of? If so, contact Zasio to assist you in identifying gaps in your retention schedule and answer any accounting record retention questions.

[i] https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/d12829.pdf

[ii] https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/irs-audits#:~:text=Generally%2C%20the%20IRS%20can%20include,possible%20after%20they%20are%20filed.

Author: Heather Houle, CRA

Senior Research Analyst / Certified Paralegal

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Spring Cleaning Your Records

Zasio — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 21:03:46 +0000

Spring is in the air–birds are chirping, flowers are starting to bloom, and the trees are starting to come alive again. The sun is out, it’s time to open the windows, bring out the cleaning supplies, and start spring cleaning. You clean and declutter your house come springtime, so why not spring clean your records?

April is Records and Information Management Month, a celebration of the value of organizing and maintaining records and data. But the end of April doesn’t mean that you should shove those records into a closet and close the door until next spring. It’s important to give your records attention throughout the year, but sometimes we all need that extra boost to get us motivated. Spring is an excellent time to review your organization’s approach to recordkeeping. Here are a few tips to kick your spring records cleaning into high gear.

Plan Ahead – Evaluate Your Organization’s Needs and Know Your Risk

Much like gathering the cleaning supplies you need to get the job done, it’s important to assess the situation before you take a deep dive and start tossing records with reckless abandon (or throwing them haphazardly into that filing cabinet down the hall). Assess your organization’s need for records management and call in reinforcements if needed. Does your organization already have a records retention schedule? Does this schedule work for your organization or does it need tweaking? Do you know if your schedule is compliant with local laws and regulations?

It is now easier than ever to create large amounts of records and data. Electronic records have further complicated records retention and opened organizations to new kinds of risk. The move to electronic records may have also pushed your organization to move their old paper records to offsite storage, where they are out-of-sight and out-of-mind. However, offsite records are still subject to discovery should your organization find itself in the middle of a lawsuit. Make sure to include offsite records in your evaluation.

Inventory – Everything Should have its Place

You have a game plan, now what? When you begin spring cleaning your home, you don’t just move stuff around on the shelf or simply take stuff out of one closet and put it into another. Pulling things out and taking inventory of what you have makes organizing much easier. Everything should have its place. Records management is no different. It is easier to move forward with a plan when you know exactly what you have.

Do you know what records you have? More importantly, do you know where they are located? Electronic records and the ability to work from anywhere allows us to create and save records everywhere, oftentimes in multiple places. Employees may keep these records in the most convenient, but not always the best, place to store them. Records need to be accessible to others who may need them. Not knowing where your records are stored may put them at risk for incidental deletion or destruction. Start by reaching out to all departments or business units to determine what types of records they have and where they are stored. It is also good practice to figure out how long a business unit may need a particular record (just be sure these retention periods are also in compliance with local laws and regulations). This inventory will make it much easier to map out a plan for where to store records so that they are accessible. It might also help to identify potential consolidations to your retention schedule by grouping similar records with similar retention periods.

Declutter – Top to Bottom

Spring cleaning can be an arduous task. Having everyone pitch in makes the project run much smoother, quicker, and more efficiently. When it comes time to implement your records management plan, it’s important to make sure that you have everyone in the organization on board, starting from the top. Creating inventories brings all business units together by letting each unit play a role in developing the inventory and creating a roadmap for where records are stored. Direction and support from the top of the organization gives employees permission to take time out of their day and play an active role in managing their own records. Decluttering and organizing records are no easy tasks and will take, in some cases, a great deal of time. Employees who help create a records management plan that works for them will likely be enticed to maintain their records and follow the plan.

So, open your windows up and take a breath of fresh air knowing that your organization’s records and information are well on their way to being organized and compliant. When there is a plan to have “a place for everything and everything in its place”, and no “clutter,” your organization will run more efficiently. If you need additional tips or help cleaning up your records, please reach out to Zasio.

Author: Heather Rice

Senior Research Analyst / Certified Paralegal

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Breaking It Down: Best Practices for Simplifying Your Retention Schedule

Zasio — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 21:05:26 +0000

Get ready to roll up your sleeves! In this webinar, we dig into a series of specific examples so you can see, firsthand, how to simplify an overly complicated retention schedule. The webinar considers common pain points and opportunities for retention schedule simplification, including:

Addressing common sources of vertical and horizontal record series sprawl
Optimizing “bucket size” to match your organization’s risk appetite
Carving out exceptions when required
Considerations in wording new record series
Simplifying the use of triggers
Harmonizing a global schedule
How technology can help
And more…

Join ARMA’s Director of Content & Education, Ann Snyder, and Zasio subject matter experts, Richard Surber (Senior Analyst & Licensed Attorney), Jennifer Chadband Masingill (Senior Analyst & Licensed Attorney), and Warren Bean (Senior Sales Engineer) for the webinar: Breaking It Down: Best Practices for Simplifying Your Retention Schedule.

Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. Central Time (U.S. and Canada)
Registration Cost: Free

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Mitigating Privacy Risks Within Your Records Retention Schedule

Zasio — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:30:27 +0000

RIM and IG professionals are always looking for ways to integrate privacy considerations directly into their programs. In this presentation, Zasio provides immediate strategies and tips organizations can implement and act on to mitigate privacy risks through their records retention schedule.

From implementing privacy-based retention periods to reevaluating baseline retention periods, and gathering relevant information from stakeholders, this webinar provides various methods to help minimize privacy risks and further bridge the divide between privacy and records & information management.

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Get Your Records Retention Schedule Under Control — And Keep It That Way: A Case Study in Global Retention Scheduling

Zasio — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:40:04 +0000

Developing an international retention schedule is a major challenge, but for Zasio it’s what we do every day. During this co-sponsored webinar with ARMA International, our presenters will walk you through a case study on global retention scheduling involving a major pharmaceutical contract organization, PRA Health Sciences.

You’ll see the step-by-step process used, and see how we overcame challenges from global harmonization, expanding coverage to new jurisdictions, optimizing the number of record categories, managing citations and changes, and much more. You’ll learn how to manage your retention schedule and keep it that way!

We had so many great questions and comments after the webinar, we decided to add a bonus session dedicated to answering your questions and comments!

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During this session, the experts from ARMA and Zasio address a variety of topics; learn more about the “evergreen approach” to records management, find out what the sweet spot is for the number of record categories, how often you should review your records retention schedule, and more!

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Get Your Records Retention Schedule Under Control – And Keep It That Way: A Case Study in Global Retention Scheduling

Zasio — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:48:06 +0000

Developing an international retention schedule is a major challenge, but for Zasio it’s what we do every day. Join ARMA International, the world’s leading community of informational professionals, and Zasio, a leading provider of Records Management and Information Governance solutions, for a case study on one of those projects involving a major pharmaceutical contract organization, PRA Health Sciences. During this presentation, you’ll learn about the challenges of global harmonization, expanding coverage to new jurisdictions, and staying up to date with all the various (and sometimes conflicting) regulations. And you’ll see how we overcome those challenges.

We look forward to having you!

Date: Thursday, December 10th

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CST

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Implementing Privacy by Design

Zasio — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 20:06:50 +0000

Privacy by Design is a framework that requires the proactive consideration of privacy in the design and operation of business practices and IT systems. While this might sound simple in concept, it can be difficult to implement in practice, especially if privacy is not your day-to-day role!

In this webinar, we simplify PbD with an overview of the concept and discussion of some of the key privacy principles and implementation techniques. We also provide you with some key elements that you can use in your office to help your PbD framework move from concept to good practice. Whether you’re a privacy newbie or a daily practitioner, there is something in this webinar for you!

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