The following is a tool to be used to assess compliance with the requirements of the HIPAA Security Rule by the [Name of Entity]. The checklist is intended to be used to document compliance, as well as to identify areas where additional measures must be implemented.
In this document, My Company, Inc. (MYCO) explains the importance of effective records management including meeting legal standards for record retention and protection of confidentiality, optimizing the use of space, minimizing the cost of record retention, and properly destroying outdated records.
A Value Practice resource that details Cisco's use of technology and strategic work flow processes to increase productivity and enable lawyers to work more effectively.
This Value Practice piece details what Reed Smith's Knowledge Management team does, and how it adds value through global collaboration and increased access to work product and knowledge.
Increased online trading between the United States and Europe has also heightened the need for increased caution in matters of privacy and data protection. And while there are no hard and fast rules about ecommerce between the two unions, the smooth sailing of trans-Atlantic transactions may become a bit bumpy. Enter the EU Safe Harbor as a possible solution.
Companies need to make their clients, colleagues and customers feel that their information is private and secure. That's just good business. But instituting relevant privacy policies and implementing new technologies is just the tip of the data security iceberg. Risk assessments, when performed regularly, are also a critical component to ensuring the effectiveness of a privacy compliance program.
This paper introduces general information about e-discovery and describes how to create and implement a defensible e-discovery plan for your company, in light of discovery rules in the United States.
Does your company have a plan of action for maintaining electronically stored information? Without policies to control its storage and usage, things can get hairy. Like every other part of your department, discovery needs strategy. This article provides the know-how to get one started.
This article explores how counsel can effectively manage the large volumes of records created.
This article discusses what records need to be retained and what records you can toss out as in-house counsel.