Information Governance Resource Library
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Did you know that nearly every country has FOIA, Privacy, and Records Laws in Place?
We often talk about FOIA, Privacy, and Records Management as if they’re unique to the U.S federal government, but the truth is, the reach is far broader. Here’s…
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Records Management is the Foundation that makes every law enforceable
It’s easy to focus on statutes, regulations, and policies as the engines of government. But none of them work—not FOIA, not privacy protections, not accountability mechanisms—without trustworthy records…
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How Records Management, Privacy, and FOIA protect the Public and Strengthen Homeland Security
Records Management, Privacy, and FOIA can protect the public by strengthening the nation’s national and homeland security. Here is how… Records Management When records are accurate, retrievable, and…
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The Transparency–Privacy–Trust Triangle
In today’s digital landscape, trust in public institutions is fragile — and earned only through deliberate, principled action. That’s why I created the Transparency–Privacy–Trust Triangle: a governance model…
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How the Privacy Act Connects to FOIA
The Privacy Act of 1974 and the Freedom of Information Act are often treated like separate systems — but in practice, they work together every day. Here’s how…
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The Privacy Act, FOIA, and Records Management: Why Privacy Protection Requires All Three
But privacy is fundamentally about protecting individuals — their dignity, their safety, and their trust in the institutions that serve them. That’s why the Privacy Act of 1974…
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Records Management Is Governance — Not Just Compliance
RM Is a Governance Function Records Management is often treated as an administrative task — a checklist, a policy, a filing system. But RM is actually a governance…
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Records Management 101: RM is the foundation of Privacy
We often talk about privacy in terms of encryption, access controls, or breach response. But privacy starts much earlier, with how information is managed. Good Records Management reduces…
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Records Management 101: RM makes FOIA Possible
FOIA is often described as a transparency tool — but FOIA is really a mirror. It reflects the health of an agency, as well as the agency’s Records…
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Records Management 101: The Backbone of Government Information
Many people believe that Records Management is about filing, storage, or “keeping things organized.” But in reality, Records Management is the backbone of how government information works, and…
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