You can save time and money by switching your filing system from paper records to electronic files, but you have to make sure you can still find and retrieve the information you need. An action plan ...

Electronic signatures, also called e-signatures and digital signatures, are a way to verify your identity on an electronic file, such as a sales agreement. They work with encryption technology, so you ...

A common inquiry I receive from Smithsonian staff is whether it is better to keep their files in electronic or paper format. The best answer to this question is "it depends." There are several factors ...

As your business grows from a startup into a more established operation, the amount of paper you deal with tends to grow right along with it. Filing cabinets fill up, paperwork takes over valuable ...

The discovery of information in commercial litigation and forensics is being transformed. Banker’s boxes with manila folders and photocopies have given way to secure uploads of digital files from new ...

Congratulations, your organization has decided to transition to a paperless human resources environment. While the benefits are numerous, such as increased efficiency and cost savings, the actual ...

How electronic information should be handled is based upon the category of data that is contained in the electronic file. Electronic information must be handled according to the highest classification ...