The OAIC has released a new report examining how Australian Government agencies are managing the use of messaging apps for official communications. The report explores current practices, policies, and the associated privacy and information management risks.
A significant cybersecurity breach has impacted the NSW Online Registry website, resulting in the unauthorised download of approximately 9000 sensitive court documents.
Victoria is facing record-high Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, with more than 50,000 submitted last year—more than any other state or territory. The surge has led to growing delays and backlogs, with only 20% of requests processed on time.
The Federal Government has announced an additional $229 million to continue modernising the My Health Record system, aiming to make health information more accessible by 2028.
A revised edition of the international standard for auditing and certifying trustworthy digital repositories, ISO 16363:2025, was officially released on 11 March 2025.
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) has released Version 2 of its Digital Preservation Competency Framework, along with refreshed companion resources, now accessible on the DPC website.
To support our members in navigating these risks, RIMPA Global, in partnership with Howden, is proud to introduce RIMPA Cyber Protect—an exclusive cyber protection solution designed specifically for RIMPA Members.
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The Library and Archives of Canada Act (2004) governs the disposition of federal government records, ensuring their appropriate disposal, preservation, or transfer.
The DPC’s Rapid Assessment Model (DPC RAM) is a digital preservation maturity modelling tool that has been designed to enable rapid benchmarking of an organisation’s digital preservation capability and facilitate continuous improvement over time.
Dr. Colleen Shogan has been controversially sacked as the Archivist of the United States, and has been replaced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio—who lacks archival experience. This decision, along with reports of planned purges at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), signals ongoing tensions over government records.
A new report from the Australian Information Commissioner examines how 22 government agencies use messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal. It highlights gaps in policies and provides recommendations to ensure compliance with recordkeeping, FOI, and privacy laws.
It's Information Awareness Week. Watch National Archives Australia's Simon Froude as he introduces the week and take a look at how you can get involved.
The Australian Society of Archivists 2025 Conference: Telling Our Stories: Community, Connection, Resilience will take place from 10-12 November 2025 in Warrane/Warrang/Sydney.
The Sequoia Project, a leading advocate for advancing health information sharing, has released a new whitepaper titled “Moving Toward Computable Consent: A Landscape Review” for public feedback.
As Cyclone Alfred approaches, the safety and wellbeing of you and your colleagues remain the top priority. If safe to do so, take proactive steps to protect or salvage high-value, high-risk, or vital records within your public authority.
