Join us this week as we explore Tips for Cleaning Up Electronic Records!

Managing and cleaning up electronic records is a significant challenge for every organization today. In recent decades, “inexpensive” digital storage left organizations indifferent to information risks. Now, the sheer volume of information is increasing exponentially, which is outpacing an organization’s ability to manage it effectively. Without truly understanding where required records and valuable knowledge assets are located, we are faced with paying the cost to store terabytes of information (as much as 50% unnecessary).

Costs of Inefficient Data Management

Additionally, they must manage, back up, and secure this data against breaches. New privacy laws further complicate matters as organizations may now need to demonstrate compliance by proving they have deleted records upon an individual’s request.

Legal and Compliance Risks

Executive leaders can no longer justify the costs and risks associated with blindly maintaining Redundant, Obsolete, and Trivial (ROT) information. The mindset of “we just keep all digital information” is outdated. The known legal risks of inappropriate and inconsistent records are just one of many factors that justify the need for a proactive initiative for cleaning up electronic records.

Conclusion and Call for Cleaning up Electronic Records

It’s time to reassess the state of your organization’s electronic records management program. Take proactive steps to understand and streamline your data, ensuring compliance and efficiency in your operations. Join us this week as we continue the discussion on Tips for Cleaning Up Electronic Records.

About Cadence Group 

Cadence Group has over 30 years of contract experience servicing clients nationwide, with offices in Atlanta and Washington. Services to government and commercial sector clients include information governance, records and information management, library and archives, knowledge management, information architecture, software evaluation and implementation, training and support, web design and development, business process improvement, and project and program management. With the help of our Information Governance expertise, clients optimize information assets, maintain compliance, and acquire information experts through our consulting and placement services.

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