Compliance & Data Protection

This category examines how organisations meet regulatory, legal, and data protection obligations in document-driven environments. Articles cover GDPR, confidentiality, audit expectations, and risk management, with a focus on how compliance is achieved in practice rather than on policy alone. The content highlights the importance of controlled access, defined retention, demonstrable accountability, and secure handling of sensitive information throughout the document lifecycle.

Document Retention Best Practices for Global Organisations

Managing document retention across multiple countries is complex. This guide explains best practices global organisations use to reduce risk, simplify compliance, and manage retention at scale.

Compliance & Data Protection

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Jan 23 min read

GDPR and Compliance: Why getting the basics right is no longer optional

GDPR compliance is not defined by policies alone. It is determined by how documents and personal data are handled every day. Most failures arise from routine processes that were never designed with data protection in mind.

Compliance & Data Protection

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Dec 30, 20254 min read

Best Practice for Document Retention in Global Organisations

Organisations operating across multiple countries face a complex challenge when it comes to document retention. Different jurisdictions impose different rules, timelines, and enforcement approaches — and getting it wrong can expose businesses to audits, fines, and legal risk. Here are some best practices. The most effective global organisations simplify this complexity by adopting a best-practice, risk-based approach to document retention. Standardise to the Longest Applicabl

Records Management

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Dec 29, 20252 min read

Do you need Records Management? Three clear signs — and the next steps to take.

ecords management rarely starts as a strategic initiative. It emerges quietly through uncertainty about documents, retention, and responsibility — until risk accumulates and control begins to slip.

Records Management

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Dec 28, 20253 min read

The Five Most Common Legal Aspects to Consider When Deploying a Records Management Solution

Records management is not just an operational concern — it is a legal and risk-management discipline. This article outlines five key legal aspects organisations must consider to remain compliant and defensible.

Compliance & Data Protection

Thelesspaper.com Editor

Dec 20, 20253 min read