Whether you have most of your data stored digitally or you maintain paper files, a data breach can always occur. As much as you might try to safeguard your information, it could still occur, and it’s important to know what will happen if it does. If you find that you’ve been hacked or if someone Learn more
Nonprofit organizations handle numerous documents each day, and it’s important to manage them all in a way that supports both office efficiency as well as security. There are many cost-effective ways to do this, many of which are handled through third-party services such as Armstrong Archives. Records Storage When running a nonprofit, you need to Learn more
Human resources departments handle sensitive information that’s subject to privacy laws and document retention regulations. Ensuring compliance with storage, retention, and destruction rules yet still being able access to important files can be a challenge for HR managers Improving document management processes and procedures saves time and money, with less time wasted keeping track of Learn more
Texas physicians must retain medical records in accordance with the requirements of Texas Medical Board Rule 165.1(b). This rule requires that physicians keep: Medical records for each patient for at least seven years from the most recent date of treatment. Medical records of patients who were younger than 18 at their most recent visit for Learn more
Your insurance company has been collecting and storing consumer data for as long as it’s been in business. That information is vital to your everyday operation, and it’s vulnerable to security breech. A breech could cause legal issues, lost customers, and diminished profits. Many companies look to off-site storage for an affordable, secure solution. What Learn more
A document retention policy (DRP), is a policy that informs the way your business maintains, retains, and discards documents. It outlines how long certain documents should be kept, how they should be protected, and the manner in which they should be destroyed once they are no longer needed. There are a number of reasons Learn more
If you work in the energy industry, it comes as no surprise that it’s one of the most heavily regulated. To comply with government regulations, an energy company might have tens of thousands of documents that need to be physically stored, scanned or destroyed. While it’s always important to keep digital backups, there are Learn more
More than ever, companies are moving into online solutions for every aspect of their business. Documents are often stored in cloud databases for the purpose of easing access and streamlining security, making the task of managing company records far simpler and less cost intensive. At Armstrong Archives, we provide prompt online access to stored Learn more
Businesses in the 21st century are relying less and less on paper and are becoming more fully digitized. For example: We advertise online; We send project information and communications via emails; and We store vast collections of information in the cloud. In many companies, records management has become completely digitized, with paper documents being Learn more
The construction industry has many concerns to deal with every day—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 to dismiss Learn more
