Information Governance in the AI age
Effective corporate governance is not a one-size-fits-all approach, as recognised by regulators and self-regulatory organisations around the world. Principles propounded by local advisory and governing bodies provide guidance on how to effectively and transparently manage an organization and ensure it is meeting its obligations to all stakeholders. We will examine […]
Information governance, data protection and security, privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) have all become critical topics for boards and government bodies to consider. Historically, the issues tended to be dealt with under either ‘IT’ issues or records and information compliance issues. In recent years, the importance of cybersecurity, AI […]
Achieving interconnected services, sharing and re-using information and data assets requires strategic planning and investment. The Data Interoperability Maturity Model (DIMM) is the latest advice from the National Archives of Australia for building interoperability under the Digital Continuity 2020 Policy. It highlights the importance of information and data governance to […]
While Automated Speech Recognition (ASR) technology has been present in various forms for decades, advances in statistical modelling, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation connectively have resulted in a new frontier for speech-based interaction between humans and computer systems. In this article Dr Peter Chapman, Director in the KPMG Forensic Technology […]
Figure: The Elements of Information Governance diagram Data and information are increasingly becoming the lifeblood of organisations. However the exponential amounts of data being collected by companies and government alike, together with the risks and costs of holding and securing this information, have created a new set of issues for […]
As we rapidly move toward a technology-driven, globally interconnected world, the exponential growth in data collected by business and government enables significant value to be derived from this resource. In December 2015, the Australian Government released its Australian Government Public Data Policy Statementas part of the National Innovation and Science […]
Information is critical to decision-making and plays an essential role across all three pillars of governance. The emerging driver of good information governance globally is compliance with regulatory obligations, particularly with the growth in global privacy laws. Effective information governance requires top-down board and senior executive leadership. Good corporate […]
Presidential tweets, Self-destructing messages and the use of Shadow IT as the ‘new normal’: The need for Information Governance more than ever – Jason R Baron Thanks to Gilbert+Tobin and Thomson Geer for hosting very successful and engaging events in Sydney and Melbourne with Jason R. Baron presenting ‘Presidential […]
What is Information Governance? Effective Information Governance is a key factor in delivering strong Corporate Governance. An organisation’s information governance defines the rules and the roles for protecting information, ensuring its proper use and providing maximum value to the business. Information governance is also concerned with protecting sensitive information, […]
In Australia, New Zealand and around the world, the impact of social media and a 24/7 news cycle, has changed the ability of simple stories that would have been forgotten within days to be reported immediately and that the ‘trending’ of topics, indexed by hashtags (#) hurts the corporate world. The […]
In the first article in this series (here) I described why ensuring consistent information about how the business is operated and what standards are expected to be met is part of the ‘common language’ required for effective corporate governance and why it is essential to safe and efficient business operations. Establishing and […]
Cyberattacks, data breach, privacy of customers, citizens and employees’ personal information, together with the opportunities to create value from data and information held by organisations – are major drivers for organisations to implement a strategic approach to the governance of data and information as part of good corporate governance. Information […]
The Information Governance Imperative Information Governance is a key issue for organisations in today’s security conscious world. The imperative driving this surge in interest is twofold, but is essentially all about risk management: The fast pace of the evolving digital world can disrupt existing businesses that don’t have a proactive […]
Effective leadership of information governance (IG) is key to ensuring that appropriate strategies, priorities, policies and processes are successfully embedded in an organisation, both to maximise the opportunities and minimise the risks arising from the information it holds. Download Now
It was wonderful to attend #Legalweek24 in New York City to see and discuss the latest legal and technology developments. The three things that stood out were: the legal technology AI race is on, robust cybersecurity and information governance are critical, and the LegalWeek buzz. These and other highlights are […]
The key takeaway from Legalweek 2023 is that the AI revolution has begun. Its impact will be profound and, as we have seen with the further generative AI developments announced during Legalweek, it will be delivered with great speed. Highlights The highlight was the closing keynote with Dan Schulman, CEO of PayPal. When you hear a […]
