Rational Governance

Today’s organizations handle an overwhelming amount of data, including emails, documents, databases, images, videos, social media platforms IoT feeds, etc. Effective data management is needed for maintaining compliance, mitigating risks, and unlocking the value of data assets. And information governance is key to achieving these objectives. Although many executives recognize the need for inform

In recent years, a patchwork of state-level privacy regulations has emerged across the United States, presenting a significant challenge for organizations striving to maintain compliance. Amidst this regulatory complexity, the need for a comprehensive data inventory has become more pressing than ever. However, relying on m

Cleaning up legacy content, often referred to as ROT (redundant, obsolete, or trivial data), is a critical task for information managers. However, one of the biggest challenges they face is identifying and managing sensitive data within large repositories. With limited resources an

In a data-driven world, managing and safeguarding your organization’s data is critical. One of the challenges that can compromise your data’s integrity is the phenomenon known as “data ROT” - Redundant, Outdated, and Trivial data. In this article, we will explore why Data ROT could be a cause of concern and provide practical guidelines to prevent and manage data ROT effectively. Why is Data

Information governance has been a cornerstone of successful businesses for years, ensuring the efficient and effective use of data to realize organizational objectives. Central to this approach is an information governance framework, a strategy that guides how businesses manage their critical data. This blog post will explain the definition of this framework and provide real-world examples to illu

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, information governance has emerged as a crucial tool to ensure the effective management and security of data. Yet, crafting a successful information governance strategy is no mean feat. By homing in on best practices, organizations can navigate the world of data regulation and management with confidence. Here, we discuss five such practices that are pivot

Data is as valuable as currency these days, so understanding data classification levels is vital for any organization that seeks to manage its data efficiently and securely. Data classification levels serve as a framework for organizing data based on its sensitivity, value, and criticality to an organization. This guide provides a beginner’s overview of these levels, explaining their importance an

Data accuracy is the cornerstone of effective business decisions and legal processes. In an era where information is king, ensuring the precision and reliability of your data is a necessity. This concept becomes even more significant when it comes to Information Governance and eDiscovery, where the stakes are high, and the margins for error are mini

The choice between supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms comes down to what you are trying to accomplish. This article explores the distinctions between these two approaches and when it is appropriate to use one or the other. Introduction to Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning Machine learning, a subfiel

When it comes to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Understanding the difference between ‘sensitive data’ and ‘personal data’ is crucial for [effective data management and protection](https://www.rationalenterprise.com/rat

Sensitive data is the lifeblood of organizations across industries. It encompasses personally identifiable information (PII), financial records, intellectual property, healthcare data, and more. Effectively discovering and classifying sensitive data is vital for safeguarding against data breaches, ensuring regulatory compliance, and unlocking the value of information assets. This guide explores se

Q1 is a great time to assess, resolve, and plan for growth and improvement.  In the spirit of the New Year, we’ve identified four key “New Year, New Records” data governance resolutions to strive for in 2023. 1. Get a grip on unknown data and eliminate risk. In our dynamic corporate landscape, each year companies might change internal data systems, migrate data to new locations or to the

Data is being created and stored at rapid rate. By 2025, the International Data Corporation (“IDC”) estimates worldwide data will reach 181 zettabytes, representing a compound annual growth rate of 23% over the 2021-2025 period. The IDC also estimates a 19.2% CAGR in worldwide storage cap

Earlier this summer, we learned that the January 6th Select Committee sought to obtain Secret Service text messages on or relating to the insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, only to be informed that any text messages from that timeframe were deleted across the agency. With this news, the gears in the minds of all of us in the eDiscovery world began turning, as we know there’s more t

Data never stops accumulating, which means that proactive measures are required to stay on top of data growth, even if you’ve just completed a ROT data cleanup. Investing in enterprise governance technology can supercharge your organization’s ability to preventing future ROT data accumulation. Information Governance platforms that empower organizations to manage data in place are especially wel

In last week’s article, we discussed some of the potential risks in failing to proactively manage ROT and over-retained data in a world where data is growing at an exponential rate. As promised, in this week’s article, we’ll explore some of the ways to identify, manage and delete ROT data. I

The amount of data stored by organizations is growing exponentially, nearly doubling in size between 2020 and 2022, according to a report from Seagate and IDC. While this data can be used to drive better business decisions, it also comes with increased risk factors. Thankfully, the notion that ov

Implementing an information governance tool to help manage sensitive data can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. With regulations varying across jurisdictions and a bevy of new laws pending, it’s easy to find yourself in a state of decision paralysis, wondering: “where do I possibly begin?” Good news, this post was written for you! In this blog, we will propose that to begin to manage sensi

What is the CPRA? The California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) is a new state-wide data privacy bill, also known as Proposition 24, passed into law on November 3, 2020. The CPRA significantly amends and expands the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which enforces an array of consumer privacy rights and business

In the context of records management, autoclassification is essentially a programmable if/then statement. Many vendors tend only to emphasize the efficiencies of the “auto” part; namely, that it is transformative for a records management program to automatically categorize electronic records. However, these vendors often do not give a fair impression of the front-end work required to actually ac

First, take a deep breath and remember that the top court in the US once went on record saying that it’s ok to delete your data, as long as you do it correctly:  ‘Document retention policies,’ which are created in part to keep certain information from getting into the hands of others, including the Government, are common in business. It is, of course, not wrongful for a manager to instruc

GDPR after Brexit The General Data Protection Regulation has been around for years, and you likely cannot make it through a news cycle without hearing the term “Brexit” yet, questions still abound about what they mean together. In case you missed it, the trade and cooperation agreement of 12/24/2020

Executive Summary Do not believe that you need to spend enormous amounts of money on technology to achieve compliance  Acknowledge that risk analysis is key to determine where investments are truly needed  Metric tracking from the start is the most essential data for better risk analysis and process improvement  Understand the rights you are afforded as a company to defend again

We recently caught up with Peter Sloan, Principal and Founder of the Information Governance Group, a highly specialized law firm focusing around the toughest challenges facing information management professionals, to assess the impacts of COVID-19 and how we can adapt our solutions as industry problems rapidly evolve. TOM PREECE: With the pandemic and fallout

Albany, NY – Rational Enterprise, a leader in Information Governance (IG) technology, announced today that it has released a beta version of Concept Clustering. Rational Governance’s implementation of unsupervised clustering will complement its already broad analytical toolset, which includes Boolean Search, Content Navigator, and supervised machine learning based on Support Vector Machine (SV

Tom Preece, Rational’s Business Development Manager, recently spoke with Kurt Wimmer about his thoughts on emerging data privacy and security trends and how organizations should begin to address these risks. Kurt Wimmer is the U.S. chair of Covington & Burling’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity practice and is the immediate past chair of the Privacy and Information Security Committee of the American

Tom Preece, Rational’s Business Development Manager, recently spoke with James Sherer about his work as a litigator, author, e-discovery practitioner, and Information Governance thought leader. James Sherer is Counsel at BakerHostetler, where he co-chairs the Information Governance practice team and serves as part of the E-Discovery and Management and Privacy and Data Protection groups. His work f

Tom Preece, Rational’s Business Development Manager, recently spoke with Ted Augustinos, Partner at Locke Lord LLP, about his thoughts on how organizations should best address emerging trends in cyber and information security. Ted is a member of Locke Lord’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group, which assists clients in developing and enforcing data privacy and security policies to ensure comp

Albany, NY – Rational Enterprise (RE), a leader in Information Governance (IG) and e-Discovery technology, and [s]Cube, a provider of IT staffing and services for application development and management, announced today a strategic partnership to offer organizations a comprehensive solution for on-premises Information Governance and hosted e-Discovery, powered by Rational Governance and Rationa

Albany, NY – Rational Enterprise, a leader in Information Governance and e-Discovery technology, and CounterTack, a leader in cyber security technology, announced today a strategic partnership to offer organizations a comprehensive solution for managing their most sensitive data and dramatically enhancing data breach monitoring and response. Rational Governance (RG), a Rational Enterprise t