Skip to content

Discerning Data

  • About Us
  • Additional Resources
  • Contact Us

DISCERNING DATA

A Faegre Drinker Blog Covering the Latest in Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Strategy

  • Privacy
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Strategy
  • Disruptionware

The Sedona Conference Publishes Commentary on Information Governance, Second Edition

Share

The Sedona Conference® has released a Public Comment Version of its Commentary on Information Governance, Second Edition.  The latest edition of this Commentary sets out 11 principles of information governance that provide a strategic framework for senior management to make decisions with respect to all information within an enterprise and accounts for changes and advances in technology and law that have occurred over the past four years.   It also incorporates guidance on information governance contained in The Sedona Principles, Third Edition, which we discussed in a previous blog post. As defined in this Commentary, information governance “means an organization’s coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to satisfying information compliance requirements and managing information risks while optimizing information value.”   The Commentary recognizes that information governance encompasses a variety of disciplines, including traditional records and information management, data privacy, information security, and e-discovery.

We wish to note three aspects in particular contained in the Second edition of the Commentary.

First, the latest version of the Commentary recognizes that organizations continue to “struggle with making and executing on effective disposition decisions” (see Principle 6 on effective disposition being a core component of an information governance program).  The Commentary goes on to recognize that organizations increasingly operate in jurisdictions where private or personal information is governed under new legal measures, such as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).  Principle 6 of the Commentary cross-references The Sedona Conference Principles and Commentary on Defensible Disposition (Public Comment Version, August 2018), which should be consulted when an organization is planning to execute a program of disposition.

Second, Principle 10 of the Commentary emphasizes that organizations should consider leveraging the power of new technologies in any information governance program.  These include applying machine learning, auto categorization, and predictive analytics techniques in matters of compliance and business intelligence.

And third, perhaps the most important principle retained in this edition is Principle 11, which states that “An organization should periodically review and update its Information Governance program to ensure that it continues to meet the organization’s needs as they evolve.”  Especially in light of the accelerating pace of technological change, it is essential for organizations to put into place a process for actively practicing this type of “continuing improvement” with respect to dealing with issues arising in the data, information and records space.

A number of Drinker Biddle lawyers have been active participants in The Sedona Conference’s various working groups over the years, including Bennett B. Borden and Jason R. Baron who participated on the editorial drafting team of the first edition of The Sedona Conference Commentary on Information Governance.

The Commentary on Information Governance, Second Edition, is available for download here and The Sedona Conference is requesting comments by December 5, 2018.    For a full list of Sedona Conference resources, visit its publication page here.

The material contained in this communication is informational, general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. The material contained in this communication should not be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specific circumstances. This communication was published on the date specified and may not include any changes in the topics, laws, rules or regulations covered. Receipt of this communication does not establish an attorney-client relationship. In some jurisdictions, this communication may be considered attorney advertising.

Receive Email Alerts to New Articles

SUBSCRIBE

October 16, 2018
Written by: Discerning Data Editorial Board
Category: Data Strategy
Tags: Commentary on Information Governance, GDPR, information governance, Sedona Conference

Post navigation

Previous Previous post: Another Court Rules Virtual Currencies are Commodities Subject to CFTC Oversight
Next Next post: FTC Settles Fair Credit Reporting Act Action with Tenant Background Screening Company

Search the Blog

Sign Up for Email Alerts

PODCASTS

Faegre Drinker on Law and Technology

©2023 Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. All Rights Reserved. Lawyer Advertising.

  • About Us
  • Additional Resources
  • Contact Us
We use cookies to improve your experience with our website. By browsing our site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies. For more information about how we use cookies, please review our privacy policy and cookie policy. OK
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT