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UK proposals for new AI Rule Book

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The UK Government has put forward proposals on the future regulation of Artificial Intelligence, to help develop consistent rules to promote innovation and protect the public. It comes as the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill is introduced to Parliament which will transform the UK’s data laws to boost innovation in technologies such as AI. The Bill will seize the benefits of Brexit to keep a high standard of protection for people’s privacy and personal data while delivering around £1 billion in savings for businesses. The new AI paper outlines the government’s approach to regulating the technology in the UK, with proposed rules addressing future risks and opportunities so businesses are clear how they can develop and use AI systems and consumers are confident they are safe and robust. This approach will create proportionate and adaptable regulation so that  AI continues to be rapidly adopted in the UK to boost […]
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IAPP Global Summit 2022 Report

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Celebrating the joy of reconnecting was the theme of the opening address by Trevor Hughes, President and CEO of IAPP.  This year’s Global Privacy Summit had over 4,000 attendees and took place over four jam-packed days in Washington DC. The Opening General Session got off to a flying start with three very different and thought-provoking key notes. Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell highlighted the lessons to be learned from his recent book “The Bomber Mafia”. Warning against asking the wrong questions and solving the wrong problems, he noted that technology takes time to evolve and that “visionaries need help” with practical application.  Gladwell urged the audience to be humble about what technology can do and patient before deploying well-intended technological innovations with uncharted moral consequences. Professor Amy Gajda, author of “Seek and Hide”, discussed the pivotal 1928 Supreme Court case of Olmstead v. United States, in which Justice Louis Brandeis dissented […]
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Building Trust in Information – Information Awareness Month 2022

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It is that time of year when we come together as one to celebrate ‘Information Awareness Month’ in May. Commonly referred to as IAM amongst peers, it is a collaborative event between various bodies within the records, archives, library, knowledge, information, and data management communities. This year’s theme Building Trust in Information will focus on trusted information which enables individuals, businesses, and government to make informed decisions that can be relied upon. From day-to-day operational decisions to ensuring that we have accurate and representative records of our history and society. Information Awareness Month 2022 highlights the importance of trust in information across all aspects of business and life, from people to technology. IAM 2022 is a collaborative insight into the key criteria for ensuring information can be trusted through governance, archives, records, data, privacy, and knowledge. Join us in May to celebrate IAM and check out the events here in […]
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Privacy Awareness Week 2022

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Monday, 2 May to Sunday, 8 May 2022 Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) is an annual event that highlights the importance of protecting personal information and helps organisations, agencies and the public navigate the privacy landscape. PAW2022 will highlight the importance of protecting personal information for businesses, government agencies and the public.  InfoGovANZ is a proud supporter of PAW and encourages all members to make privacy a priority. This year PAW will be held from Monday 2 May to Sunday 8 May. The theme of PAW 2022 is ‘Privacy: The foundation of trust’.
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InfoGovANZ releases the Information Governance Primer

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Susan Bennett, Executive Director of Australian based think tank, Information Governance ANZ (InfoGovANZ), is delighted to launch the Information Governance Primer, which provides a wide-ranging overview on the fundamentals of good information governance.

In today’s digital environment, the growing number and complexity of challenges associated with data and information have outpaced traditional information and records management practices.  The Information Governance Primer address these challenges by providing a guide to developing a holistic enterprise-wide system to mitigate risks and maximise opportunities.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of access to accurate and real-time data for decision-making by senior executives and boards, access and reliability of organisational systems and information for employees to carry out day-to-day work and for decision-making at all levels throughout the organisation and information security and the increasing cyber risks arising from working remotely and the increasing use and reliance on third-party platforms and software.”

The Information Governance Primer was developed to address these unfolding issues and provide practical guidance in how organisations can implement robust governance to mitigate risks. It assists professionals to develop a well-executed IG framework and program, with appropriate leadership to deliver effective security and control of data and information by reducing costs of holding information and maximising the value of information held by the organisation.

The Information Governance Primer not only articulates persuasively the rationale for implementing good information governance, but aims to equip IG practitioners with the knowledge required to build and improve information governance across a range of organisation types including government, corporates and not-for-profits.

Ms Bennett explained, “InfoGovANZ’s mission to build the knowledge of IG, best practices and innovation led to the development of the Information Governance Primer which addresses the critical issues and challenges the IG community faces in creating and deploying effective governance”.

The Information Governance Primer provides a general overview of information governance, covering a range of important factors including the key drivers of IG, benefits of successful IG implementation, an outline of IG models and frameworks plus the role of IG leadership in establishing robust information governance.

The Information Governance Primer is free for InfoGovANZ members and is available here. New InfoGovANZ members receive a free copy when they join. Find out more about membership, including a range of benefits here.

Announcing new InfoGovANZ membership model

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We are launching an exciting new InfoGovANZ membership model.

The new model provides even greater value for our members with global thought leadership, access to experts, exclusive events, IG insights and resources.

Membership will help keep you up to date with and on top of current thinking on important topics in the IG world, together with the opportunities to connect with the fast growing IG community.

You can find out more about the new InfoGovANZ membership options here.

Key findings from the 2021 IG Industry Report

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This is InfoGovANZ’s third survey collecting the opinions of practitioners and industry participants charting the development of information governance over the past five years.  The survey engaged 338 participants and highlights the status, priorities and challenges of information governance for organisations in 2021. The IG Report highlights that implementing and maintaining an IG framework is the most important priority for organisations for nearly half of industry professionals, with the three main enterprise-wide drivers of IG projects identified as external regulatory, compliance and or legal obligations(74%); good business management practices(68%); and internal technology restructuring or transition(50%). “While only one in five respondents indicated that COVID had been a driving factor for IG projects, there was a notable increase since our last survey in data breaches, lawsuits and investigations acting as a driver for IG projects – particularly in the corporate sector” said Peter Chapman, KPMG Director, Forensics Technology expert and InfoGovANZ […]
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InfoGovANZ Announces Insights 2021 Report

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Executive Director of Australian based think tank, Information Governance ANZ (InfoGovANZ), Susan Bennett, is delighted to launch the InfoGovANZ Hindsights and Insights Report.  The report sets out the recommendations for actions for leader from leading practitioner experts. The report can be access here - Hindsights and Insights Report - Information governance reflections on 2020 and insights for 2021 - InfoGovANZ. About InfoGovANZ InfoGovANZ is a member based think tank that brings together professionals from different disciplines across all types of organisations to develop and promote information governance best practices. For further information Susan Bennett, Executive Director, InfoGovANZ Ph: +61 2 8226 8546
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Information Governance ANZ welcomes three new International Council members

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Information Governance ANZ (InfoGovANZ) is delighted to announce that Denise Backhouse, Aurelie Jacquet and Richard Kessler have joined its International Committee.   “Denise, Aurelie and Richard are accomplished senior leading practitioners and bring a wealth of experience in their diverse areas of expertise to the Council. I’m excited that they are joining us and I’m looking forward to working closely with them on the latest information governance developments,” said Susan Bennett, InfoGovANZ’s Founder and Executive Director. A recognised leader and innovator in the field of international discovery, US-based Denise Backhouse is a Shareholder and eDiscovery Counsel at global employment and labor law firm, Littler. She is recognised for developing new procedures, leveraging data protection principles and technology to address often conflicting legal and regulatory obligations in local and cross-border employment matters. She is a frequent lecturer and sought-after author and presenter on information governance and cross-border data protection issues. Admitted […]
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IG Industry Survey 2021 now open

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InfoGovANZ has launched our third industry research survey, which has been tracking the development and trends in information governance over the last five years. The purpose of this survey is to collect the knowledge and opinions of practitioners and industry participants in relation to their organisation’s development of IG. We want to know what you think about IG, what IG means to your organisation, what drives your IG projects and your thoughts about IG in 2021. This is a great opportunity for you to share what you think and the industry experiences you’ve had. The IG Industry Report 2021 and the insights obtained from this research survey will be shared with our InfoGovANZ members in the April edition of The Governance of Things. If you are not already a member, you can join here. If you’d like to see the results from our previous surveys, take a look at our 2019 report and our 2017 report. […]
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Announcing InfoGovANZ’s International Council

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Executive Director of Australian based think tank, Information Governance ANZ (InfoGovANZ), Susan Bennett, is delighted to announce the formation of an International Council to bring together leaders and experts with a global perspective from the various multidisciplinary areas that comprise information governance. New International Council members are Sarah Auva'a, Barclay T Blair, Brynmor Bowen, Dr Pietro Brambilla, Ronke Ekwensi, Carol Feuerriegel, Ilana Lutman, Lynne Saunder, Tarun Samtani, Dr Pieter Van Der Walt and Daimhin Warner. Ms Bennett said, ‘In what is increasingly becoming an interconnected space, the new Council will unite leading information governance practitioners internationally to advocate for good information governance.  Talking about best practice and encouraging dialogue, exchange and transmission of knowledge and expertise across national borders makes it better for all of us and is a vital part of developing information governance best practice’. In the months since COVID-19, the world took a collective step forward to embracing […]
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