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Do you have a stack of files that need to be reviewed and possibly shredded? Many think seven is the magic number, but retention periods very for different documents. Before you shred anything, consult both your legal and accounting staff to determine the length of time for that specific record. Consider the following for your…
Each day, every department in most companies creates its own set of information. But where does it get saved and stored? Who manages it? What happens to old records? As technology use increases, information continues to be created at a rapid pace. A business can lose control of its records without a business records management…
A couple weeks ago we talked about how air conditioning plays a vital role in properly archiving business documents by protecting them from heat and humidity. John Steele Gordon at the WSJ penned an interesting article this week chronicling the life of air conditioning. From it’s simple beginnings just circulating air with fans, to a young doctor…
In today’s business environment virtually any form of information, paper, electronic or audio can be used in litigation. But in the unfortunate case, businesses discover the need for a document retention policy either when it’s least convenient to implement or too late in the game. If you’re looking to develop or enhance your current retention…
Coming up October 1-3 is the Annual Data Protection Association Conference at the Vinoy in St. Petersburg. Register at https://www.dpassoc.org/events/ “The Data Protection Association Conference is the annual conference for the Data Protection Association. In 2012 it will be held on Monday October 1 to Wednesday October 3 with a golf networking day and Welcoming Reception…