Course Overview:
In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, managing information is critical to ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and enhancing operational efficiency. This course delves into key concepts of information governance, focusing on developing strategies to safeguard data, implement effective record-keeping systems, and promote organizational accountability. Participants will learn best practices in compliance, data protection, retention policies, and the ethical considerations of handling sensitive information.
As the volume and complexity of data continue to grow, organizations face increasing challenges in managing, protecting, and utilizing information. This course provides you with the tools to implement robust information governance frameworks that not only meet compliance and legal obligations but also improve data management practices, making you a valuable asset to your organization. It offers practical insights, up-to-date regulations, and best practices, helping you ensure that information is managed efficiently and in line with business goals.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Records Managers
- Information Governance Officers
- Compliance and Risk Managers
- Legal and Regulatory Advisors
- IT Professionals involved in data management
- Archivists
- Data Privacy Officers
- Information Security Officers
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of information governance and its impact on records management.
- Develop and implement effective records retention and disposal policies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks (such as GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
- Apply risk management techniques to safeguard sensitive and critical information.
- Promote transparency and accountability in organizational information management.
- Use technology to enhance information governance and automate records management.
- Manage information lifecycle effectively—from creation and retention to disposal.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Information Governance
- Defining Information Governance (IG)
- The role of records managers in IG
- Key regulations, standards, and frameworks
- Understanding the lifecycle of records and information
Module 2: Legal and Compliance Aspects
- Data protection laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
- Legal implications of poor records management
- Compliance challenges and strategies for different industries
- Understanding audit trails and documentation for compliance
Module 3: Information Risk Management
- Identifying and mitigating information risks
- Information security and privacy
- Strategies for data breach prevention and response
- Risk-based approach to information management
Module 4: Technology and Automation in Records Management
- Leveraging IT tools to enhance records management
- Metadata and classification systems for records
- Automating retention and disposal schedules
- Cloud-based information governance solutions
Module 5: Developing and Implementing Information Governance Policies
- Creating and enforcing records retention policies
- Best practices for ensuring information quality and accuracy
- Training and educating staff on records management policies
- Continuous improvement in IG practices and future trends
