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IT compliance: FAQs about IT operations, regulations and standards
This index links to resources about the relationship between IT operations and compliance regulations and standards, including HIPAA, e-discovery, SOX and PCI. FAQs
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FAQ: What is the impact of e-discovery law on IT operations?
This FAQ provides guidance to IT professionals on e-discovery law, including how it affects IT operations, who it affects, what's required and what penalties can be applied. FAQ
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Does archiving email offsite affect e-discovery and compliance?
When using a hosted email archiving service, bandwith and response time are two issues that may affect e-discovery and compliance efforts. FAQ
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Data classification tools gravitate toward litigation support
Where data classification fits into a storage environment remains unclear as vendors and storage administrators struggle with how to use products that search, index and migrate data. Special Report
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Critics: SOPA antipiracy legislation should target the real bad guys
Detractors of SOPA and other antipiracy legislation say new regulations are needed -- but they must be better targeted. To do so, they say regulators simply need to follow the money. News | 27 Jan 2012
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New regulations, e-discovery software demand driving market behavior
The e-discovery software market is growing due to more stringent governance, risk management and compliance regulations -- a trend that’s driving the creation of smarter solutions. News | 17 Mar 2011
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Product Spotlight: Enterprise GRC and concept search for e-discovery
Our latest roundup of IT compliance products features a product portfolio from EMC to assist with enterprise GRC, and a concept search technology to enhance e-discovery. Product Spotlight | 07 Feb 2011
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FAQ: What is computer forensics technology? Does it help compliance?
Computer forensics is perceived as a science rarely used by compliance officers. Not true. Learn more about how it's useful in a number of ways, including risk management. FAQ | 01 Nov 2010
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Product Spotlight: Log management, security, GRC data evaluation
Our latest roundup of IT compliance products features software to help with log management, data security protection and localized governance, risk and compliance data assessment. Product Spotlight | 24 Sep 2010
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When compliance-related best efforts for data archiving aren't enough
Compliance regulations often dictate that organizations demonstrate "best efforts" for archiving data. But managers need to plan for the retrieval of data as well. News | 30 Jul 2010
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'Sexting' case should prompt review of employee privacy policy
A sexting case before the Supreme Court could have a broad impact on employee privacy rights. In the meantime, companies would be wise to update and review their privacy and computer use policies with workers. Article | 05 Feb 2010
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Miscues abounded in Boston email retention policy, practices
Boston CIO Bill Oates talks about measures taken to tune an email retention policy after disconnects between user practice and system capability set off a political firestorm. Article | 23 Sep 2009
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For CIOs, email deletion scandal shows need for email retention policy
An email deletion scandal that threatens to upend the Boston mayoral race is fair warning to CIOs who need an email retention policy or archiving system. Article | 17 Sep 2009
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The Web of social media and compliance: Online privacy regulations
Compliance officers should review online privacy regulations before drafting social media usage policies that set expectations for online privacy. Article | 17 Aug 2009
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Don’t let your ECM solution compromise compliance functions
Compliance can get overlooked in an enterprise content management strategy. Our expert shares the hidden pitfalls of ECM solutions, and how to avoid hampering compliance functions. Tip
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Lax enterprise mobile device management hampers e-discovery
Enterprise mobile device management hasn’t kept pace with the proliferation of mobile devices, a shortcoming that can complicate e-discovery. Tip
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Information security strategy's tie-in with the e-discovery process
An information security strategy and the e-discovery process may seem to be completely separate functions, but the two must be compatible to protect your company's information. Tip
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Before cloud deployment, consider risks of e-discovery in the cloud
The economic case for cloud deployment is compelling for many enterprises. But the risks surrounding e-discovery in the cloud need to be addressed by your e-discovery solutions. Tip
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Compliance Q&A: How e-discovery technology enhances business processes
Planet Data Solutions CEO Howard Reissner discusses the e-discovery technology evolution and how it can make records management and other business processes more efficient. Tip
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Cloud compliance, legal issues take center stage as cloud use expands
As more companies turn to cloud computing to solve business needs, heeding cloud compliance regulations and solving cloud computing legal issues are more important than ever. Tip
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DIY records management, with help from a data warehouse architecture
Records management system challenges have led some companies to look internally for solutions. Learn how a data warehouse architecture can help. Tip
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Use e-discovery software to secure social media technology
If your e-discovery software isn't sealing the cracks in your social media technology, our expert says there are only three things you can do: allow, avoid or accept. Tip
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Can unfiltered e-discovery result in violations of data breach laws?
As users zero in on privacy and security issues, an unlikely threat to data breach laws has emerged: e-discovery. Avoiding a data breach during e-discovery takes expertise. Tip
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Leaning on records management can soften the angst of e-discovery
E-discovery may be a dirty word among IT executives, but a more aggressive use of records management tools can help alleviate much of the associated pain and cost. Tip
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records information management (RIM)
Records information management (RIM) is a corporate area of endeavor involving the administration of all business records through their life cycle. Definition
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enterprise document management (EDM)
Enterprise document management is a strategy for overseeing an organization's paper and electronic documents so they can be easily retrieved in the event of a compliance audit or subpoena. Word
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Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) is a United States federal statute that prohibits a third party from intercepting or disclosing communications without authorization. Word
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compliance
Compliance is a state in which someone or something is in accordance with established guidelines, specifications, or legislation. Software, for example, may be developed in compliance with specifications created by some industry body, such as the IET... Word
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A closer look at computer forensics and e-discovery processes
This podcast defines both computer forensics and e-discovery processes and provides examples of how some CIOs are increasing awareness of these disciplines in the enterprise. Podcast
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Critics: SOPA antipiracy legislation should target the real bad guys
Detractors of SOPA and other antipiracy legislation say new regulations are needed -- but they must be better targeted. To do so, they say regulators simply need to follow the money. News
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Don’t let your ECM solution compromise compliance functions
Compliance can get overlooked in an enterprise content management strategy. Our expert shares the hidden pitfalls of ECM solutions, and how to avoid hampering compliance functions. Tip
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Lax enterprise mobile device management hampers e-discovery
Enterprise mobile device management hasn’t kept pace with the proliferation of mobile devices, a shortcoming that can complicate e-discovery. Tip
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Information security strategy's tie-in with the e-discovery process
An information security strategy and the e-discovery process may seem to be completely separate functions, but the two must be compatible to protect your company's information. Tip
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Before cloud deployment, consider risks of e-discovery in the cloud
The economic case for cloud deployment is compelling for many enterprises. But the risks surrounding e-discovery in the cloud need to be addressed by your e-discovery solutions. Tip
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Compliance Q&A: How e-discovery technology enhances business processes
Planet Data Solutions CEO Howard Reissner discusses the e-discovery technology evolution and how it can make records management and other business processes more efficient. Tip
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records information management (RIM)
Records information management (RIM) is a corporate area of endeavor involving the administration of all business records through their life cycle. Definition
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New regulations, e-discovery software demand driving market behavior
The e-discovery software market is growing due to more stringent governance, risk management and compliance regulations -- a trend that’s driving the creation of smarter solutions. News
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Cloud compliance, legal issues take center stage as cloud use expands
As more companies turn to cloud computing to solve business needs, heeding cloud compliance regulations and solving cloud computing legal issues are more important than ever. Tip
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Product Spotlight: Enterprise GRC and concept search for e-discovery
Our latest roundup of IT compliance products features a product portfolio from EMC to assist with enterprise GRC, and a concept search technology to enhance e-discovery. Product Spotlight
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About E-discovery and compliance
Electronic data discovery (e-discovery) regulations require organizations be ready to produce documents for use in litigation. Learn how to stay in compliance with e-discovery requirements through our news, advice, commentary and best practices related to information preservation and retention and federal rules of civil procedure for e-discovery.