Information Governance Resource Library
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- FOIA (32)
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Privacy, FOIA, and Records: The Governance Shield of Homeland Security
When we talk about protecting our homeland, we often focus on physical security and cyber defense. But behind the scenes, there’s a quieter infrastructure at work—one built on…
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The Legal Foundations of Government Transparency: FOIA, the Privacy Act, and the Federal Records Act
Transparency isn’t just a principle—it’s a legal architecture built over decades. If you’re working in public records, privacy, or records management, these three statutes are your pillars: Freedom…
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Siloed Governance Is Breaking Transparency, and Undermining Public Trust
Records Management. FOIA. Privacy. Each program is vital. But when they operate in isolation, they create friction instead of trust. Records teams preserve information FOIA teams disclose it…
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Privacy vs. Security: Two Pillars, One Mission
In the digital age, privacy and security are often mentioned in the same breath—but they’re not interchangeable. When I first started my career, I struggled to understand the…
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Why FOIA Exemptions Matter: Balancing Transparency with Protection
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a cornerstone of government transparency. It empowers the public to request access to federal records—but it also includes nine exemptions that…
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FOIA and the Privacy Act: How Dual Processing Maximizes Access While Protecting Privacy
If you work in government, compliance, or legal services, you’ve likely encountered the term “dual processing.” But what does it really mean? When someone requests records about themselves…
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Why Data Classification and Access Controls Are the Backbone of Information Governance
FOIA demands transparency. Privacy laws demand protection. Records Management demands structure. But none of these can function effectively without one critical piece: data classification and access controls. They’re…
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How AI Is Reshaping FOIA, Records Management, and Privacy in Government
Over the last few months, I have witnessed AI become more prominent in the workspace. It became very evident to me that AI is rapidly transforming how the…
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Building Trustworthy AI Systems: Protecting FOIA, Privacy, and Records Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is such an incredible force. There is no doubt that AI provides tremendous amount of benefits. However, has the goverment evolves and incorporates more AI…
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Privacy vs. the Privacy Act: Understanding the Difference Between Principle and Law
We often hear the word privacy tossed around in tech, policy, and everyday life—but what does it really mean? And how does it differ from the Privacy Act?…
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