Regulatory Resources: Information Governance and Data Protection Definitions, Resources, Standards & Guidelines
These links includes definitions, standards and guidelines as well as other useful resources for individuals, students and organizations involved in Information Governance and Data Protection and is updated regularly.
Primary resources are linked where possible.
Defining Information Governance
Information Governance is an organization’s coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to satisfying information compliance requirements and managing information risks while optimizing information value. – The Sedona Conference® – Commentary On Information Governance Second Edition
Popular IG / Data Protection Standards, Directives, Frameworks, Guidelines, and other Regulatory Resources
ISO Standards
Supplemental ANSI/ARMA/AIIM Standards
- ANSI/AIIM ARMA TR48-2004 04-Jul-2004 – Framework for Integration of Electronic Document Management Systems and Electronic Records Management Systems Technical Reports
- ANSI/AIIM MS1-1996 01-Jan-1996 – Recommended Practice for Alphanumeric Computer-Output Microforms – Operational Practices for Inspection & Quality Control
- ANSI/AIIM MS48-1999 09-Apr-1999 – American National Standard for Information and Image Management – Recommended Practice – Microfilming Public Records on Silver Halide Film
- ANSI/AIIM TR02-1998 01-Aug-1998 – Glossary of Document Technologies
- ANSI/AIIM TR13-1998 01-Jan-1998 – Preservation of Microforms in an Active Environment – Guidelines
- ANSI/AIIM TR31/1-1992(R1999) 01-Jan-1992 – Performance Guidelines for Admissibility of Records Produced by Information Technology Systems As Evidence – Part I: Performance Guideline for Admissibility of Records Produced by Information Technology Systems as Evidence
- ANSI/AIIM TR31/2-1993(R1999) 01-Jan-1993 – Performance Guideline for the Admissibility of Records Produced by Information Technology Systems As Evidence – Part II: Acceptance by Federal or State Agencies of Records Produced by Information Technology Systems
- ANSI/AIIM TR31/3-1994(R1999) 01-Jan-1994 – Performance Guidelines for Admissibility of Records Produced by Information Technology Systems as Evidence – Part III: Implementation of Performance Guidelines for the Legal Acceptance of Records Produced by Information Technology Systems
- ANSI/AIIM TR31/4-1994(R1999) 01-Jan-1994 – Performance Guidelines for Admissibility of Records Produced by Information Technology Systems As Evidence – Part IV: Model Act and Rule
- ANSI/AIIM/ARMA TR48-2004 – Framework for Integration of Electronic Document Management Systems and Electronic Records Management Systems
- ANSI/ARMA 10-1999 – Glossary of Records and Information Management Terms
- ANSI/ARMA 1-1997 – Alphabetic Filing Rules, 2nd Ed.
- ANSI/ARMA 12-2005 – Establishing Alphabetic, Numeric and Subject Filing Systems
- ANSI/ARMA 5-2003 – Vital RecordsPrograms: Identifying, Managing, and Recovering Business-Critical Records
- ANSI/ARMA 8-2005 – Retention Management for Records and Information
- ANSI/ARMA 9-2004 – Requirements for Managing Electronic Messages as Records
- ANSI/ARMA TR-01-2002 – Records Center Operations, 2nd Ed.
US Regulatory Rules, Laws, Directives & Agencies
Notable US State-Specific Data Security, Protection and Privacy Laws & Proposed Legislation
Notable Global Regulatory Rules, Laws, Directives & Agencies
Information Management, Archives, Data Security and Privacy Organizations
Notable Academic and Certification Programs
Health Information Management Specific Resources
Email Retention Rules and Guidance
IG Periodicals, Weblogs & ListServs
Disaster Recovery Resources
Miscellaneous IG and Records Resources and Articles