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Commonly Overlooked Data That Should be Destroyed

Armstrong Archives

In addition to reducing the sheer number of physical files that must be stored as well as the associated costs, routinely destroying documents reduces a company’s risk of liability from a privacy breach. When it comes to personal records, the law requires companies to destroy documents in a number of situations.

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Ways to Overhaul Your Records Management Programme in 2019

Archive Document Data Storage

If you need added record retention guidance, a records management consultant can offer a customised plan that includes the following: Organisation of active business files> Creation of retention databases and schedules. Records management policy implementation. Records management and privacy protection go hand in hand.

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Preparing for Litigation Before it Happens: eDiscovery Best Practices, Part Four

eDiscovery Daily

Imagine the time spent on other issues such as privacy or potential litigation. Records can often effectively be destroyed under an approved records retention program prior to the culmination of the statute of limitations period. Healthcare Records. Just audit reports. SPECIFIC EXAMPLES. Statutes of Limitation.

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Over-Retention of Personal Data

Data Protection Report

If a consumer called the insurer, the script used by the call center did not inform the consumer that additional information regarding the insurer’s privacy policy, retention, and how to exercise rights was available at the insurer’s website or through a recording that the consumer could opt to hear.