Records Management Knowledge Center
Learn how to manage, organize, and store your critical data more efficiently.
Improving the accessibility and security of your data doesn't need to be difficult. Our knowledge base contains all the information you need to make informed decisions when its time to modernize your records management practices.
While businesses have long navigated federal privacy regulations like HIPAA or the GLBA, a new era of state-level enforcement has arrived in the Ocean State. The Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (RIDTPPA) officially took effect on January 1, 2026. The requirements for how you handle, share, and disclose customer data have fundamentally
Pennsylvania is currently moving toward its first-ever comprehensive data privacy law. Lawmakers are advancing House Bill 78, also known as the Consumer Data Privacy Act, which gives PA residents more transparency and control over their personal information. The bill has already cleared the House is currently being considered by the Senate. While many states like
While Massachusetts businesses have operated under strict data security regulations (like 201 CMR 17.00) for more than a decade, the legislative landscape is about to become more complex. Lawmakers are currently advancing the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act (MDPA), a comprehensive privacy law designed to give residents more control over their personal information. With an anticipated
While neighboring states like Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are still preparing for new privacy standards, New Jersey has already moved into the enforcement phase of its own law. The New Jersey Data Privacy Act took effect on January 15, 2025, establishing one of the more expansive consumer privacy frameworks currently in place. For many local businesses,
Auto dealerships generate a lot of paperwork, including sales transactions, customer records, service histories, employee files, vendor contracts, and more. Keeping all of that information organized can be challenging. In this article, we’re going to talk about the benefits of document scanning services for auto dealerships. You’ll see how going digital can simplify recordkeeping, support
Most business owners in Connecticut are well aware that the state takes data privacy seriously. It was the first state outside of California to issue a fine under its own comprehensive privacy law. This year, significant changes are being made to that law, and many businesses may not realize how broadly those updates will apply.
Many businesses and government institutions rely on PDFs to share important documents with the public. Policies, forms, reports, public notices, training materials, and guides are often distributed in PDF format because they’re easy to share, easy to open, and they keep formatting consistent from one device to the next. The problem is that many PDFs
Managing the records generated each day is a core part of running a business, yet in practice, it can be complicated, messy, and difficult to keep up with. Records are created in many different ways within a business and often exist in more places than most people realize. Employee files may live in the HR
Proper medical records retention is essential for delivering quality care, maintaining patient trust, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Our guide covers everything healthcare providers need to know, including retention requirements, HIPAA’s role in records management, and best practices for protecting sensitive patient data.
For a lot of businesses, the paper filing system they’ve relied on for years is comfortable, familiar, and most importantly, cost-free. The cabinets are already there, the folders already have labels, and for the most part, everyone knows where to look when they need something. The truth is, paper recordkeeping comes with a lot more