The terms “digital” and “electronic” are often used interchangeably these days, including when it comes to talking about records management. While there is a lot of overlap in how these terms are used, it can be useful to distinguish between digital vs. electronic documents, particularly when it comes to designing a records management strategy. Digital Learn more
Hybrid workforces are more common than ever, and that can create challenges when it comes to your document management. Fortunately, experienced third party services and effective tactics can help you minimize the risks. What Is Document Management? First, what is document management? At it’s core, it’s any process or system used to store, track, access, Learn more
In the last several years, more companies are digitizing their records than ever before. Beyond the pandemic, there are many reasons for this shift toward more paper-independent workplaces, such as mitigating costs and better serving customers in a digital marketplace. Why Companies Are Making the Switch to Digitized Records Projections indicate that 45% of the Learn more
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was created to set forth national standards for electronic health care transactions. Subsequently, additional rules have been published under HIPAA which set further standards for the handling and safeguarding of protected health information (PHI). These rules protect an individual’s private health information from being Learn more
In 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established a set of regulations involving the storage of and destruction of protected health information (PHI). This act was created to protect the sensitive patient information used by healthcare providers. As non-compliance can cause providers to face costly fines and lawsuits, as well as Learn more
The construction industry has many concerns to deal with every day—construction projects, scheduling, zoning, safety, and materials, just to name a few. What many companies and contractors don’t usually think about is document management. When it comes to the demands of building structures of brick, mortar, wood, concrete, and steel, it may be easy Learn more
The entire staff of Armstrong Archives recently spent a fun evening testing their bowling skills at Pinstack Bowl & Bite. It was a wonderful chance to get together and have some fun with coworkers and other friends of the company. The team left no pin standing. It was a great way to spend some Learn more
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed lives across the globe. Along with the tragic loss of life, many have lost their incomes as well. To help those in need, countless organizations and individuals have organized food giveaway programs in their communities. These programs have given away millions of pounds of food to those experiencing food insecurity. Learn more
Many of us are working from home right now. If that involves handling personal or financial information for your company, clients, or employees, you could have a data security issue on your hands. As you and your employees adjust to this “new normal,” you cannot afford to compromise the security of the Learn more
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) is a law passed in 2002 that sets forth standards for the recording and reporting of financial activities. A key part of that law involves record retention. Businesses must retain their records for set periods of time (and in some cases permanently, depending on the type of record) in order Learn more
