Information Governance Resource Library
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FOIA 101: More Than a Legal Right, it is a relationship.
Most people think of FOIA as a simple legal right. For instance, you submit a request, and the agency sends records. But anyone who has ever filed a…
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FOIA 101 Understanding the Fundamentals
FOIA is one of the most important transparency tools in our democracy, yet it often feels either incredibly simple or incredibly complex, depending on your perspective. The truth…
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FOIA’s Hidden Problem” Blind Spots
The Biggest FOIA Problem No One Talks About: Information Blind Spots Many people often believe that most FOIA delays are caused by FOIA offices. However based on my…
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The #1 Thing the Government Miss in Information Governance: Integration
The #1 Thing the Government Miss in Information Governance: Integration One pattern I see across our field — whether you’re in FOIA, Records Management, or Privacy — is…
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The Role of Records Management in Improving FOIA Efficiency
Here are three key ways in which effective records management practices can enhance the FOIA process: 1. **Improving search and retrieval:** Organized records make it easier to locate…
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Can AI Improve the FOIA Process? Opportunities and Risks for Transparency
– Watch for biases in AI systems. – Mind privacy and security risks. – Guard against over-reliance on automation, which could hinder information release. Balancing these factors is…
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Records Management and Privacy
Effective records management plays a vital role in bolstering privacy measures within organizations. Records Management not only organize and categorized data, but proper records management also aids in…
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Why Data Security is the Foundation of Data Privacy
The synergy between privacy officers and information security officers (ISOs) is pivotal in protecting and securing personally identifiable information (PII). More should be done to encourage this collaboration.…
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The Foundation of an Effective Records Management Program
The answer is… employees. The key to a robust records management program lies in the hands of employees. Employees play a pivotal role as creators, users, and custodians…
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How Automated Records Management Can Improve FOIA Response and Data Security
By centralizing these functions into a single system, government agencies can achieve a seamless workflow, improved compliance with data protection regulations, and enhanced responsiveness to FOIA requests. The…
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