Global Electronic Records, Information Management Legislation

Global Records & Information Management Issues

Technology has made it increasingly easy for businesses and governments to become global organizations today. Regardless of where they are located geographically, these organizations are facing common challenges, particularly with regards to managing their records and information.

Doing business globally requires cultural and localized approaches to records and information management. Common external forces include:

Increasing litigation, legislation and government oversight
Demand for business process transparency
Offshoring and transparency
Privacy and data security concerns

ARMA International provides numerous resources that will better equip records and information management professionals around the world to meet these and other emerging issues that transcend geographical borders. Of special interest:

The European Union Policy Brief, an electronic newsletter that informs of regulatory activity in the EU that may affect how organizations manage their records and information
European Union Fact Sheets, a series of documents that examine some of the most pressing issues in the EU related to the management of records and information. Topics include:

––i2010 (Information Society Strategy)
––Corporate Governance
––Data Retention & Protection
––Intellectual Property

See below for additional resources.

International Membership
ARMA membership is essential for information management professionals around the world. Learn more about the international benefits of membership.

Canadian Legislation/Regulation
Find resources focused on Canadian regulation and legislation and how it affects information management.

LINC (Linking International Communities)
LINC is an international exchange program designed to facilitate global outreach to RIM professionals outside of North America

Publications
Browse the many publications (books, manuals, etc.) ARMA offers that are of interest to an international audience.

<i>Information Management Journal</i> Articles Information Management Journal Articles
Download articles of interest to an international audience from The Information Management Journal.

Audio / Video / Software
View offerings in audio, video, and software formats of interest to an international audience.

Online Courses
Take an ARMA International online course geared toward an international audience.

Other Resources
See other resources (white papers, articles, downloads, etc.) of interest to an international audience.

Promote RIM in Your Organization
Looking for ideas on how to spread the RIM word inside your organization? ARMA International has tools and ideas for you to use.

<i>Canadian Policy Brief</i> Canadian Policy Brief
News concerning Canadian legislation and regulation that affects the information management profession.

What Is RIM?
Learn the basics of records and information management from "What is a record?" to "Why is RIM important?" in this one-page guide (PDF) | Français (PDF).

Facilitator Resources
This resource is designed to assist our facilitators with the development of their educational programs.