Records imaging and Information Management News February 3, 2012
Posted by Scott Hambrick on Fri, Feb 03, 2012 @ 02:44 PM
IN THE NEWS
UNDERSTANDING RIM CERTIFICATIONS
As a records and information management professional, you are probably very familiar with the term Certified Records Manager (CRM). However, chances are you may not be familiar with the newest designation on the block - AIIM's Certified Information Professional (CIP). This article will explore the objective of each designation, their similarities and differences with the hope of helping you determine which (or both) designation is right for you and your organization.
Link: http://www.armaazchapter.org/rim-certifications-understanding-the-objectives-similarities-and-differences/
ABA SHOULD PAUSE BEFORE BACKING DIGITAL ONLY LAWS
The American Bar Association in February will be asked to endorse a proposed uniform law aiming at new standards for state government websites that host legal materials.
The Uniform Laws Commission is proposing the Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act in answer to a trend, still in its infancy, of shuttering public printers and posting laws only online. But shifting an entire system of laws to online-only postings puts our legal system at risk.
Link: http://wislawjournal.com/2012/01/26/aba-should-pause-before-backing-digital-only-laws/
EU DATA PROTECTION REFORM: THE INDUSTRY RESPONDS
Following on from this week's announcement by EU justice commissioner Viviane Reding concerning proposed revisions to data protection legislation, Info4Security asks key industry professionals for their views.
Link: http://www.info4security.com/story.asp?sectioncode=9&storycode=4128642&c=1
DATA PROTECTION TOPS UK SECURITY INVESTMENTS IN 2012: SURVEY
Data protection will be the top security initiative for most UK organisations in 2012, a survey of IT professionals has revealed.
Media focus on the topic is driving public awareness as increasing powers of the Information Commissioner's Office draw the board's attention to the risks.
Link: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240114469/Data-protection-tops-UK-security-investments-in-2012
HOW TO PREVENT THUMB DRIVE SECURITY DISASTERS
For such a small device, the plastic, handheld USB flash drive can cause big security headaches. Even if you have robust end-point security and establish rigid policies about employee use of these drives, employees still find a way to copy financial reports and business plans for use at home. While other security breaches are more traceable, a flash drive is more difficult to monitor, especially after the employee leaves work.
Link: http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=3F7D8E7B-9434-6059-CD33B6BEFC3A8DDD
WHEN IT COMES TO CUSTOMER DATA PROTECTION FIRMS ARE PHONING IT IN
Only half of IT professionals believe that their organization made its best effort to protect customer and consumer information, according to a survey by credit reporting firm Experian and the Ponemon Institute.
Link: http://www.infosecurity-us.com/view/23552/when-it-comes-to-customer-data-protection-firms-are-phoning-it-in/
BREACHES, LIKE HISTORY, REPEAT THEMSELVES
Two recent studies show that if organizations simply focused on IT security basics, they'd make great strides in reducing their risk of embarrassing, avoidable and often costly data breaches.
Link: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/013012-breaches-like-history-repeat-255470.html?hpg1=bn
MEGAUPLOAD FILES SCHEDULE TO BE DELETED ON THURSDAY
Megaupload users may never be able to re-access their files following the U.S. government's announcement late Monday that digital storage firms contracted by the shuttered company will begin deleting files Thursday this week.
Link: http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/290052/20120131/u-s-govt-megaupload-files-set-deleted.htm
NIST ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR MANAGING PRIVACY AND SECURITY ON PUBLIC CLOUD
Say what you will about the federal government, the Nat'l Institute of Standards & Technology ("NIST"), part of the Department of Commerce, has certainly been busy over the past year releasing numerous special drafts and reports addressing cloud computing recommendations, security and issues.
Link: http://www.infolawgroup.com/2012/01/articles/cloud-computing-1/nist-issues-finalized-guidelines-for-managing-security-privacy-in-public-cloud-computing/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+InfoLawGroup+%28Info+Law+Group%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
EU DATA RULES WORSE THAN SOPA?
Last week, the European Commission (EC) released a draft revision of its 1995 data protection rules for the stated purpose of strengthening online privacy rights and Europe's digital economy. But the rules threaten the viability of data-driven businesses, from Google to credit bureaus, critics contend.
Link: http://informationweek.com/news/security/privacy/232500742
UK: DATA CONTROL A BIG ISSUE IN 2012
One of the biggest issues in the world of information security in 2012 will be the way in which data protection is controlled, according to an independent security consultant.
Link: http://www.acumin.co.uk/main/news/view/data-control-a-big-issue-in-2012/3562
IRELAND: DATA PROTECTION KNOWLEDGE EXPANDS THROUGH EXPERIENCE
The 2012 data protection survey carried out by the Irish Computer Society has found that more than two thirds of respondents reported an increased knowledge of data protection requirements "through first-hand experience of data breaches rather than training and policy/procedures."
Link: http://www.techcentral.ie/18202/data-protection-knowledge-expands-through-experience
DATA BREACHES FROM UNENCRYPTED DEVICES UP 525% IN 2011
Healthcare organizations need to "serve as their own watchdog" to increase security and decrease data breaches, a new report from IT security audit firm Redspin concludes. The increase in "bring your own device" policies at various hospitals, in addition to the continued implementation of electronic health record systems, are too much for government alone to regulate, the report's authors say.
Link: http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/report-data-breaches-unencrypted-devices-525-2011/2012-02-01
MANAGING INFORMATION IN LITIGATION, HOW TO AVOID SPENDING A FORTUNE
The costs of preserving, searching and reviewing information in litigation can be staggering. What costs a dollar to store on a hard drive can easily cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to search and review for a lawsuit. Ignoring or destroying salient information prior to or during a lawsuit can lead to losing a case-regardless of the merits of the actual claim-and spending a small fortune litigating the issue of whether you have met your discovery obligations.
Link: http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/Expert-Voices/Managing-Information-in-Litigation-How-to-Avoid-Spending-a-Fortune-691839/
CLOUD PROVIDES TAPE ARCHIVE ALTERNATIVE
If any storage medium deserves the "legacy" moniker, it would be magnetic tape. But unless cloud archiving provides a viable alternative, this artifact of early computing could be around for many more years.
Link: http://www.itworldcanada.com/news/cloud-battles-tape-for-long-term-archives/144806
SOUTH AFRICA: FIRE DESTROYS CRUCIAL MUNICIPAL DOCUMENTS
Police in Kwazulu-Natal are investigating a suspected case of arson after a fire destroyed documents at the finance offices of Umkhanyakude District Municipality in the early hours of Thursday.
Link: http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/12/12020210351001
THE HIDDEN COSTS OF VIRTUAL BACKUPS
Time and time again, surveys indicate that despite advances in backup and data protection technology, organizations are still challenged to ensure data is adequately protected and recoverable. Often this is due to minimal review of data protection processes, few SLA requirements and lack of visibility into the results of data protection activities.
Link: http://www.echannelline.com/usa/story.cfm?item=27490