Improperly stored documents can create a number of serious obstacles for any company. Proper records management, however, can be particularly challenging for large businesses that have a substantial amount of records. Unfortunately, some businesses regard document management as an afterthought. Consequently, things like data loss or deletion are known to occur. By following some key Learn more
Utility companies have a large burden when it comes to records management. These companies manage large volumes of sensitive data and must do so while maintaining compliance with numerous federal regulations. For example, the North American Reliability Corporation’s Critical Infrastructure Protection standards impose numerous requirements on utility companies in terms of both physical and cyber Learn more
Is your office loaded with file cabinets and documents? Do you find yourself searching for hours before you find the document you’re looking for? Don’t feel alone. Many organizations struggle with file and document management. But on-site paper document storage consumes an inordinate amount of time, space, and other company resources. Making the switch to Learn more
As a lawyer, you know how much paper your firm produces on a daily basis. You use paper to record important information, but you cannot dispose of this material in a haphazard manner. In fact, certain original documents must be kept for a minimum length of time per Texas Bar Association rules. But file retention Learn more
If you’re in the business of sorting through piles of paper files, you may wonder how to distinguish between files you should keep, files you should scan, and files you should shred. Archival and records data are subject to rules that govern how you access and store this data, but these rules aren’t always clear Learn more
A company’s data is extremely valuable. From client lists to sensitive financial records, employees handle this data during normal day-to-day operations. Employees can easily compromise this data unintentionally or with malicious motives. To mitigate this risk, a company must implement procedures to prevent current or departing employees from mishandling data (whether deliberately or not) and Learn more
Document storage can be a hassle for many companies. One of the largest considerations a business must make is whether to store documents at its office or at an offsite location. Businesses have large amounts of data, and government requirements for both tax and business purposes can make record retention a daunting task. While much Learn more
Identity theft is nothing new, but it’s become a more compelling concern in the digital age. As hackers become savvier, they’re discovering that business identity theft can be far more lucrative than taking a consumer’s personal information. For example, a theft at JPMorgan Chase led not only to the theft of 76 million households, but Learn more
Colleges and universities throughout the United States handle a huge amount of data, much of it on paper, in the form of applications, enrollment records, student transcripts, human resource forms, financial documents and much more. Any educational institution that receives a certain type of funding from the U.S. Dept of Education is required by federal Learn more
Many families have old photo albums from past generations, keepsakes from memorable family events, and digital records like photos and videos. Keeping track of your “family archives” can be a challenge, and Armstrong Archives can help you create a digital family record that you can share with your loved ones. Armstrong Archives will scan your Learn more
