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What are the most common risks in records management?

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Records management is the process of creating, storing, retrieving, and disposing of records in an efficient and compliant way. Records can be physical or digital, and they can contain sensitive, confidential, or legal information. As an office administrator, you need to be aware of the most common risks in records management and how to avoid or mitigate them. Here are some of the main ones.

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1 Data breaches

A data breach is an unauthorized access, disclosure, or theft of records that can compromise the privacy, security, or integrity of the data. Data breaches can result from cyberattacks, human error, insider threats, or physical theft. Data breaches can have serious consequences, such as legal liability, reputational damage, financial losses, or regulatory penalties. To prevent data breaches, you should implement strong security measures, such as encryption, authentication, access control, backup, and firewall. You should also train your staff on how to handle records securely and follow the best practices for data protection.

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The most common risks in records management include data breaches, loss of sensitive information, inadequate document disposal, non-compliance with regulations, and insufficient data backup procedures.

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2 Data loss

Data loss is the accidental or intentional deletion, corruption, or damage of records that can affect the availability, accuracy, or completeness of the data. Data loss can result from hardware failure, software malfunction, natural disaster, human error, or malicious action. Data loss can have negative impacts, such as operational disruption, productivity decline, customer dissatisfaction, or legal non-compliance. To prevent data loss, you should create and maintain a backup and recovery plan, test your backup regularly, use reliable storage media, and monitor your records for any signs of degradation or alteration.

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3 Data obsolescence

Data obsolescence is the loss of usability or accessibility of records due to changes in technology, format, or standards. Data obsolescence can affect the readability, compatibility, or interoperability of the data. Data obsolescence can occur when the software, hardware, or media that supports the records becomes outdated, unsupported, or incompatible. Data obsolescence can have adverse effects, such as information loss, knowledge gap, or historical distortion. To prevent data obsolescence, you should adopt open and widely used formats, update your technology regularly, migrate your records to newer platforms, and document your records metadata.

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4 Data duplication

Data duplication is the creation or storage of multiple copies of the same records that can cause inconsistency, confusion, or redundancy. Data duplication can result from poor coordination, communication, or integration among different departments, systems, or locations. Data duplication can have undesirable outcomes, such as wasted resources, increased errors, decreased efficiency, or reduced quality. To prevent data duplication, you should establish and enforce a clear and consistent records management policy, use a centralized and standardized records management system, and eliminate or consolidate any unnecessary or outdated records.

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5 Data misuse

Data misuse is the inappropriate or unethical use of records that can violate the rights, expectations, or agreements of the data owners, subjects, or stakeholders. Data misuse can result from ignorance, negligence, or malice. Data misuse can have harmful implications, such as privacy infringement, identity theft, fraud, or discrimination. To prevent data misuse, you should comply with the relevant laws, regulations, and standards for records management, respect the consent, preferences, and interests of the data parties, and educate your staff on the ethical and responsible use of records.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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I have noticed some organizations still do not prioritize the creation of digital documentation and records over physical records. While this may make sense in some organizations, especially legal services, often the task of digitizing old records seems so daunting that organizations put off digitizing old records and even use this as an excuse to not begin starting some documents in digital form. Your organization’s IT department is definitely capable of helping you with this, or taking steps to figure out how to begin the training and processes.

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