Archive for the ‘records retention’ Category

Over the years, including just recently, I have been asked by potential customers how the Mimosa NearPoint content archive controls the disposition of ESI after it has reached the end of its retention period. Specifically they want to know how the system allows a records manager to approve the deletion of the records. I am constantly amazed at this question.

Attention all Federal Agencies, legislation authored by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) that strengthens the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was approved by the Senate on October 20 and is set to become law shortly. Leahy introduced the OPEN FOIA Act earlier this year, and pushed for its inclusion in the 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, which was passed by the Senate by a vote of 79-19. The House of Representatives has already passed the bill, clearing the way for President Obama to sign it into law.