Records Management

Why Are Documents Redacted?

by | April 12, 2019 | Records Management | 3 min read
Redaction, sometimes called sanitization or data anonymization, is the process of removing confidential or sensitive information from a document to protect that information. When documents are redacted, they can be used or published by a wider audience than originally intended without compromising confidentiality. Most industries use some amount of...

How RIM Programs Work

by | September 24, 2018 | Records Management | 2 min read
You keep vital information that needs careful attention. RIM systems make sure you are protected from making mistakes with this information. RIM helps you to identify, store, secure, track and destroy your important documents appropriately. Records Information Management (RIM) Records Information Management is often simply referred to as RIM....

How FACTA Impacts Records Management

by | Updated May 23, 2019 | Records Management, Uncategorized | 2 min read
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) was enacted in 2003 to ensure the protection of consumers’ personal data. It provides consumers with the means to monitor their credit scores and dispute inaccuracies. FACTA guarantees that businesses are taking precautions to prevent identity theft. FACTA’s Impacts on Businesses...

Are You Disposing Hard Drives Safely?

by | Updated August 24, 2018 | Records Management | 2 min read
When you delete files from your computer, they can still be recovered. That’s wonderful if you need to recover your own files. But if someone else gets a hold of files you intentionally deleted, it’s a whole different story. Destroying Data Someone may advise you to take a hammer,...

5 Key Components to a Records Management Program

by | Updated May 23, 2019 | Records Management | 3 min read
A solid records management program is critical in keeping your company’s files organized, accessible, and secure. Properly managing your records includes following the life of the file from the moment they are created to the the point of disposition.   Records Management Program: The Key Components Identify your qualified...

Information Governance vs Records Management [Video]

by | Updated May 23, 2019 | Records Management | 3 min read
  Records management and information governance are two terms with similarities in their responsibilities and principles yet are executed very differently. Video Transcript Recognizing the Difference The terms “records management” and “information governance” are often used interchangeably. While the two do have similar purposes, there are also clear distinctions...

Records Management vs Information Governance

by | Updated May 23, 2019 | Records Management | 3 min read
While the terms “records management” and “information governance” may have overlapping principles and are often used interchangeably, there are some key differences that should be considered by management professionals. Put simply, information governance encompasses all data management as a whole. Records management is a subset of information governance; however, records...

What is the Best Way to Manage Records and Documents?

by | Updated May 23, 2019 | Records Management | 2 min read
Most people use the terms “Records” and “Documents” interchangeably. However, there are some important, yet different, aspects of each. Where records aren’t used regularly, they are used to provide evidence of events. Documents are active files that need to be available for people to access and edit. Now what?...