Information Governance Resource Library
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How Government Can Measure Public Trust Beyond Surveys and Dashboards
The collective goal of Privacy, Records Management and FOIA programs is to ensure public trust through responsible information governance. So what measures can the government use to accomplish…
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Records Management Is Data Governance: The Foundation of Trust
It’s not just about storing documents—it’s about stewarding institutional memory, ethical transparency, and strategic resilience. Every record is a data point in a larger narrative of public trust.…
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When Records Management Fails, FOIA Responses Break Down
FOIA officers rely on accurate, accessible records to fulfill public requests. But what happens when those records are mismanaged—or worse, disposed of prematurely? If a FOIA officer retrieves…
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Why FOIA and Records Management Collaboration Is Still Missing
According to NARA’s 2024 Records Management Self-Assessment, 81.3% of records officers receive FOIA training. But there’s no comparable data showing how many FOIA professionals are trained in records…
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FOIA Backlogs & Records Retention: A Hidden Crisis in Government Transparency
Federal agencies are drowning in FOIA requests — and the root cause isn’t just volume. It’s records mismanagement. According to a 2024 Records Management Self-Assessment (RMSA) report conducted…
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FOIA and Records Systems Aren’t Integrated, and Transparency Is Paying the Price
That’s not just a tech issue — it’s a transparency crisis. According to NARA’s 2025 Records Management Self-Assessment: – Only 27.4% of agencies have any level of integration…
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When FOIA, Privacy, and Records Management Align, Government Works Better
You get a powerhouse of transparency, accountability, and trust. In an integrated model: ✅ FOIA officers, privacy officers, and records officers collaborate across silos ✅ Policies align to…
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Can the Government Withhold Your Records? Understanding Privacy Act Exemptions
The Privacy Act of 1974 gives individuals the right to access and amend records federal agencies hold about them. But not all records are open for review. Certain…
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️ What are Privacy Act and FOIA Exemptions?
When someone requests access to government-held records under the Privacy Act or FOIA, they might not get everything they asked for. Why? Because of exemptions. Exemptions are legal…
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Government vs. Private Sector Privacy: Same Mission, Different Mandates
Ever wondered what the main difference between government privacy and private sector privacy? Let’s uncover it together! As we know, privacy isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. While both sectors…
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