Information Governance Resource Library
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- FOIA (32)
- Information Governance (32)
- Insights from Dr. Moya Hill (115)
- PRIVACY (14)
- RECORDS MANAGEMENT (24)
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Balancing FOIA, Transparency, and Privacy Through Effective Records Management
How can proper records managment help with providing transparency (FOIA), while protecting privacy and national security? This balance is often a dance. While transparency is important and must…
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Why Data Classification is Essential for Records Management, Privacy, and FOIA
Data classification does the following: Privacy – Identifies sensitive data (e.g., PII, PHI) so it can be protected appropriately. – Enables access controls by tagging data based on…
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Why They MUST Work Together
– Unified Compliance: Each role touches federal mandates (e.g., FOIA, Privacy Act, records management laws). Coordination ensures agencies meet legal obligations without conflict or oversight. – Risk Mitigation:…
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Why Data Classification Must Be a Mandatory Part of Records Management
A records filing system/file plan without data classification is like a map without road signs—it may show where things are, but it doesn’t tell you how to handle…
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Why Records Officers Are the Engine of Information Governance
Records officers play a vital role in information governance by supporting FOIA transparency and protecting sensitive data. Learn how records management forms the foundation for privacy and disclosure…
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Why Records Management Principles Must Be Embedded in Data Software Systems
Data software systems cannot effectively support information governance unless records management principles are embedded at the center—because records management provides the legal, operational, and strategic intelligence that transforms…
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Why Information Governance Is the Foundation of Data Protection
Here’s how programs such as Records Management, FOIA, and Privacy intersect to protect homeland and national security, each playing a distinct but interdependent role: 1. Records Management: The…
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Information Governance (IG) is the framework for data protection.
IG isn’t just risk mitigation—it’s a strategic differentiator. When done right, it: – Builds public trust – Enables data-driven innovation – Strengthens resilience and continuity In order for…
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How AI Is Transforming FOIA, Records Management, and Privacy Programs
OP-ED | AI in Government Compliance: Transforming FOIA, Records Management, and Privacy Programs
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What Is Information Governance and Why Does It Matter?
Information Governance is the strategic framework that ensures an organization’s information is managed responsibly, securely, and in alignment with legal, operational, and ethical standards. It’s not just about…
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