Information Management Policies Require the Involvement of the Organization. A consistent set of information governance (IG) policies in support of a retention schedule is crucial to effectively control, protect, and manage your company’s information governance framework. It can also help improve operational efficiency and spend across multiple departments and locations when aligned properly.
Feel daunting? It’s easy to get started with the right people in the room. Ask for representatives from Legal, Records Management, Risk, IT and HR to join you as you start by aligning upon your organization’s risk tolerance. From there, we can access your current maturity, and get to work on a gap analysis so we can create and perfect your information management policy.
— AIIM Governance and Compliance in 2017 Report
To build a best-in-class IG program it’s essential to understand your organization’s current level of IG maturity. Our IG experts can provide an assessment based on industry best practices (ex. ARMA’s Maturity Model). We start with an assessment of your records and information management program and operations, encompassing both paper and electronic records.
Central to the success of policy review is an understanding of your organization’s operational processes and locations, as well as a clear understanding of your regulatory environment. To develop information governance policies fit for your specific organization, it’s crucial to first review and analyze existing documentation, data, and systems. This might include conversations with your stakeholders in Legal, Records Management, Risk, IT, HR, and other parts of the business.
Not sure where to start? We’re here to help you evaluate existing information management procedures and recommend improvements. We can also help you create brand-new information governance framework specific to your business and industry.
We specialize in retention policy and schedule creation, and holistic IG support including compliance and data privacy, coupled with years of expertise in traditional records and information management. This allows us to offer a full-service approach to managing the entire information lifecycle.