ARMA in the News

ARMA International is dedicated to promoting the profession of records and information management. In today's competitive marketplace, being good isn't enough. You have to be better. Better business demands better records and information management.

Organizations are bombarded with new and changing regulations, escalating litigation costs associated with e-discovery, threats to their data's security and clients' privacy, and the challenge of training employees enterprise-wide. Here you’ll find select articles and interviews featuring ARMA International as a professional resource.

For more information, contact:
Cynthia Launchbaugh
Director of Branding and Marketing
913.217.6021/888.300.0474
claunch@arma.org

E-Mail, the Workplace and the Electronic Paper Trail
NPR – June 2008

NPR's Morning Edition featured this story and interview on e-mail and other electronic communications to discuss how they have changed the legal landscape and increased the costs of lawsuits dramatically. ARMA International is featured as a resource and is also represented by an interview with Cynthia Launchbaugh, director of marketing and branding at ARMA International. 

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Comply or Die: Data Disposition Must Be a Priority
Information Week – June 2008

This article addresses data issues that all industries are facing but it overlooks the importance of including records and information management departments. Click the link below to read the comments from Cynthia Launchbaugh, director of marketing at ARMA International.

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What Happens to My Personal Info My Employer Has?
Associated Press – May 2008

This Associated Press article answers the question of what to do about your personal information when you leave your employer. Kevin Joerling, senior manager, RIM standards and records management at ARMA International, provides a list of questions each human resources department should be able to answer about record-keeping and disposal. The article was also featured in:

  • The Victoria Advocate
  • The Sun Herald  
  • The Post-Star
  • The News Journal
  • The Post and Courier  
  • The South Bend Tribune  
  • The Ithaca Journal
  • CNN
  • Courier Post Online

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Will Keeping Old E-Mail Put You at Risk?
Network World April 2008

In response to the article “Will Keeping Old E-Mail Put You at Risk?” posted in Network World on April 24, Kevin Joerling of ARMA International responded. Click here and scroll down to read his comment, "It's About Content."
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Great Resources and Contacts: ARMA International
Association of Litigation Support Professionals – April 2008

This article featured in the ALSP Update recognizes ARMA International as an organization that litigation support professionals can come to for useful information and informs readers of all the resources that are made available by ARMA International.
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Top Ten Key Questions (and Answers) for Navigating Records and Information Management
Association of Corporate Counsel – March 2008

ARMA International and the Association of Corporate Counsel worked together to create the top ten key questions to help you understand and navigate engagement with records and information management.
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ARMA International RIM Self-Assessment
The ARMA International RIM Self-Assessment was made available March 5, 2008 to all ARMA International members. The assessment was designed as a roadmap to help information management professionals navigate their career paths and build a professional development plan.

HR.com – March 5, 2008
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Legal/Law News Blog – March 6, 2008
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The ARMA International Cobalt Award
The ARMA International Cobalt Award was introduced at the 2007 ARMA International Conference & Expo. Applications are now being accepted. Below are media outlets that picked up on this exciting news:

Image Source – February 5, 2008
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Secure Destruction Business – October 10, 2007
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The Information Management Digest – 2007
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Text Messaging and the Importance of a Records Retention Policy
ABA Legal Technology Resource Center – February 2008

Organizations need to reexamine and include all messaging systems, including text messaging, in their plan for records retention. This article uses ARMA International as a resource to help organizations develop compliant records management programs.
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Five Easy Pieces of Records Management for Compliance Officers
Regulations-Daily - January 2008

Julie Gable, author and member of ARMA International, explains five things that all compliance officers should know about records management in her article for Regulations-Daily. With all of the changing regulations, these five easy pieces of information are important for compliance programs and the officers who lead them.
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Reboot Your Records Retention Strategy
IT Compliance Institute - January 2008

With the new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in place, having a poor records retention practice can become costly for many organizations. This article, featuring Kevin Joerling, senior manager of standards and records management at ARMA International, details the importance of a good records retention strategy.
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Finders, Keepers
The IT-Finance Connection – January 2008  

This is an interview between the IT-Finance Connection and Kevin Joerling, senior manager of standards and records management at ARMA International. This interview focuses on the increase in legal regulations for organizations and the importance of records management professionals within these organizations.
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Best Practices for Document Destruction
Compliance Week – January 2008

Although many companies have become aware of the importance of information and how to deal with it, they are still struggling with how to cope with large volumes of records and what to keep and what to get rid of. This article quotes Kevin Joerling, senior manager of standards and records management at ARMA International, while explaining the need for a best practice in document destruction.
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