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Critical records that should be preserved are disappearing, while sensitive personal information languishes in unmanaged, hidden storage systems. The consequences are far-reaching, manifesting in data breaches that are merely the visible tip of a much larger iceberg.
Concern is widespread, and when we sought input for this discussion, we were pleased by the enthusiasm of our industry colleagues to be interviewed for this paper. We extend our gratitude to the following individuals for their diverse perspectives and valuable contributions.
Alyssa Blackburn - Program Manager, Information Management, Avepoint
Andrew Ecclestone - Adjunct Researcher, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington School of Government
Andrew Warland - Independent Consultant
Anne Cornish Life MRIM -Chief Executive Office, RIMPA Global Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance
Antony Moss - Director Government Recordkeeping, Archives New Zealand
Craigie Sinclair - Deputy University Librarian Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington
Gerard Rooijakkers - Corporate Information Manager Auckland Transport
Liz MacPherson - Deputy Privacy Commissioner New Zealand
Peter Boshier - Chief Ombudsman, New Zealand
Stephen Clarke MRIM - AI and IM Consultant, Member of ISO Working Groups and Review Committees RIMPA Global Ambassador
Addressing the retention and disposal crisis is a complex challenge with no straightforward solutions. It's a topic that Kerri and I intend to keep on the table well into the future.
Researcher
3moThank you for your posting Jeanette and thank you Conni for your research and commentary. A hidden yet paradoxically massive issue. When it comes to accountability digital historians have a significant role to play as researching through digital systems allows you to apply recordkeeping informatics and start looking for and noting "interesting" patterns and trends. Let alone reading the content. A whole thesis could be devoted to the tales metadata can tell! So you are right, it's not only current records that are in danger but entire administrative-social community histories, that is our essential social glue of national memories. Well spotted Jeanette and well said Conni. Could I see your slides or presentation, please? With my PhD in history, librarianship qualifications and experience and my qualifications and experience in recordkeeping-archives I see the vital professional role archivists and historians (digital as well) need to play in commenting on social governance with recordkeeping informatics, archiving and histories. After all, we know where some of the corporate bodies are buried! Who said history and archiving is boring???? Imagine a detective series based on a group of historians and archivists???
Taxonomist II at Electronic Arts (EA)
4moThis is especially a problem for non-profits and grant-funded organizations that don't have robust IT budgets.
Project Management | IM Governance & Compliance | Archivist | Creativity Coach
4moCrucial work Conni Christensen - congratulations!
Program Manager - Information Management
4moI’m so looking forward to this session and appreciate the opportunity to have a small part in the discussion.