We always knew that the General Data Protection Regulation was only the beginning. Even though GDPR was passed by the European Union, it affects companies and organizations doing business in European countries. The data breaches and consumer data sales which sparked the creation of GDPR have continued worldwide. It was inevitable that other states andRead more

Even during tornado and hurricane season, buildings can go up in flames. The weather is unpredictable. A mishandled end-of-summer barbecue blocks away can spell the end for your office building all while your employees are safe and sound at home. Three years ago, we published an article on how to protect files from flood damage.Read more

When you hear the term “regulatory compliance”, what do you think of? Rules? Annoying paperwork? Repetition? The truth is, regulatory compliance in how you keep company records can make all the difference in an organization’s welfare and future. It’s critically important. Regulatory compliance is when a company obeys the laws, rules, and regulations that haveRead more

Digitally archiving files is one of those low effort tasks that has huge results. If done properly it will save your stress levels, financial state, and even your company.   In order to see the logic behind it, let’s start at the beginning. Digitizing is a topic all on its own.  To keep it short though,Read more

Sales. Sales never changes much from business to business. Or even when stepping out of the business world and entering the public sector. If you’re a good salesperson, you can transfer those skills to a very different sales position. But whether you work in human resources or accounting, departments and industries that process a lotRead more

When you hear the term “regulatory compliance”, what do you think of? Rules? Annoying paperwork? Repetition? The truth is, regulatory compliance in how you keep company records can make all the difference in an organization’s welfare and future. It’s critically important. Regulatory compliance is when a company obeys the laws, rules, and regulations that haveRead more

On May 25th, the European Union passed the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline. The GDPR was created by the EU in response to advances in cloud computing and data analytics, as large corporations and agencies gathered, processed, and handled the information of individuals all over the world. The European Union has sought to ensureRead more

What is GDPR? What are the risks? “D” Day, “Data” Day, is looming, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) leaves much to interpretation. It says that companies must provide a “reasonable” level of protection for personal data but does not define what constitutes “reasonable.” This gives the GDPR governing body a lot of leewayRead more

The penalties for ignoring the General Data Protection Regulation are significant. Failure to comply with these new compliance regulations can result in a fine of up to $24,000,000 USD (€20 million) or up to four percent of your company’s annual “global turnover” for the preceding year, whichever is greater. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Read more

Librarians and archivists have myriad obstacles to surmount when organizing their collections. Books and other paper documents are media that age and deteriorate. Yet they are meant to be handled, read, borrowed, transported. They are meant to be used. It’s difficult enough to manage the articles themselves, and organizing the corresponding records (or digital copiesRead more