Improving Sustainability Through Information Governance
by Phyllis L. Elin (Author), Max Rapaport (Author)
Leveraging Information Governance to Boost Sustainability offers a comprehensive exploration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks through the lenses of people, process, and technology.
Delving into the intricacies of strategic alignment, management principles, and risk management, the book emphasizes the vital connection between ESG and organizational sustainability.
This book begins by elucidating the significance of ESG, core frameworks, and regulatory mandates. Part two delves into Information Governance (IG) elements such as data management, privacy, and security, alongside relevant ISO standards. The final section outlines strategies for applying IG standards to enhance ESG reporting and outcomes.
Advocating for integrating IG best practices to bolster organizational ESG compliance efforts, this book is a must-read for leaders seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of climate risk reporting and sustainability.
A Corporate Librarian’s Guide to Information Governance and Data Privacy
by Phyllis L. Elin (Author)
With the expansion of technology and governance, the information governance industry has experienced dramatic and often, sudden changes. Among the most important shifts are the proliferation of data privacy rules and regulations, the exponential growth of data and the need for removing redundant, obsolete, and trivial information and the growing threat of litigation and regulatory fines based on a failure to properly keep records and manage data. At the same time, longstanding information governance standards and best practices exist, which transcend the sudden vicissitudes of the day.
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This volume focuses on these core IG principles, with an emphasis on how they apply to our target audience, which includes law librarians, legal and research staff and other individuals and departments in both the public and private sectors who engage deeply with regulatory compliance matters.
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Core topics that will be addressed include:
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the importance of implementing and maintaining cohesive records management workflows that implement the classic principles of capturing, checking, recording, consolidation, and review;
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the classic records management principles of Accountability, Transparency, Integrity, Protection, Compliance, Accessibility, Retention and Disposition; and
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archives Management and the two principles of Providence and Original Order.
A Government Librarian’s Guide to Information Governance and Data Privacy
by Phyllis L. Elin (Author), Max Rapaport (Author)
This book provides a concise and usable overview of the practical implications of important public sector United States federal, state, and municipal laws and standards related to information governance, as they pertain to librarians, research staff, universities, corporate regulatory managers, and public-sector information governance professionals. It is the first in a series of two volumes addressing public sector information governance compliance matters from the perspective of our target audience.
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Topics addressed in the book include:
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the evolving role of librarians and the need for librarians and legal researchers to understand the principles of information governance,
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the importance of broad-based regulatory IG principles such as the Federal Records Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 and 36 CFR Chapter XII, Subchapter B – Records Management, that have been promulgated by various federal government agencies in framing public-sector IG principles,
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a survey of interpretive surveys from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that further elucidate the core IG principles applicable to public sector stakeholders,
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case studies detailing the application of important IG principles by federal agencies and bodies, and
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a survey of important IG issues facing state and local governments.
A Librarian's Guide to ISO Standards for Information Governance, Privacy, and Security
by Phyllis L. Elin (Author), Max Rapaport (Author)
This book was written to demystify critical standards related to information security, records management privacy information management for the modern librarian and archival professional.
In the digital age, librarians and archival professionals play a crucial role in safeguarding the world's knowledge. A Librarian's Guide to ISO Standards for Information Governance, Privacy, and Security is a curated resource for librarians, presenting core ISO standards related to information governance, data privacy, and security.
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The book provides detailed summaries of these standards, along with case studies and advice on applying them in the modern digital age. It empowers library staff and patrons to prioritize data security and privacy, ensuring trust and confidentiality in their services. The purpose is to demystify critical standards related to information security, records management privacy information management for the modern librarian and archival professional.
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Inside, you will find detailed summaries of the core ISO standards, descriptions, and case studies illustrating how these standards can apply to librarians in the modern digital age, advice on how to cultivate a culture of data security, and privacy awareness among library staff and patrons.