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The Headwinds Facing IG Most of us know that Information Governance (IG) has been a popular term since the 1990’s when it was coined as a next big thing for Records Management. It has had success – adopted in number of different forms, including conferences, frameworks, the “Chief Information Governance Officer (CIGO)” certification and roles that include the term. But the headwinds have grown – Information Management along with Data Governance have for a long time created conflict with IG. Now, with things like AI, Cybersecurity and Data Sovereignty gaining traction are we seeing IG getting eclipsed?
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Information Governance | Retention
Most IT managers weren’t born yesterday. They know that a certain percentage of the data they painstakingly retain and curate is useless. But 70%? The content retained by most organizations falls into three categories: records, operational information, and data that is redundant, outdated, or trivial (ROT). Records are vital and must be retained and protected. Operational data is what is needed for the day-to-day running of your organization. And ROT is the rest.
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Information Governance | Information Security
The one constant that seems to be top of mind these days is the growing mis-information and dis-information efforts across the spectrum. For this week's topic, I wanted to tap into my early experience as a Canadian Army Officer and explore beyond the classic scope of information governance and offer some thoughts on how our community can be seen as a partner in mitigating the impact of information warfare in it's many forms. Let's explore the critical role of Information Governance (IG) in navigating the evolving digital landscape, where information warfare has become a significant threat. We will delve into the tactics employed in information warfare, the consequences of unchecked information flows, and the vital role of IG in safeguarding organizations and societies.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Information Governance
The rise of artificial intelligence has sparked a digital renaissance, transforming how we process, analyze, and utilize data. But as AI systems become more sophisticated and pervasive, a critical question emerges: How do we ensure the data feeding these systems is accurate, secure, and ethically managed? This is where information governance takes center stage.
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Information Governance | Retention
It’s funny how corporate leaders get serious about information governance right after their company has been hit with a lawsuit or regulatory action. OK, it’s not funny at all. But that’s usually when many executives decide it's time to implement information governance and in particular, document retention. We’re here to advise you to not put off having a defensible retention program in place long before any legal action occurs.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Information Governance
With AI-centric use cases expanding to extract value from both physical and digital assets, it’s time to see information governance as a way to accelerate innovation.
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