Info Managing Digital ROT

[David Kay, MLS]

Hi everyone,

Happy May the 4th be with you.  It's been a long time since I last posted, but I wanted to try to resuscitate our NYDAWG listserv!  So much has been happening in the digital world, that it's difficult to keep track.... However, it's critically important that we stay up-to-date on all changes so that we can improve our workflows and adapt.

With that in mind, I found this article which touches on some of the issues related to digital anxiety and digital hoarding and the "let's save everything [because] storage is cheap!" mindset.  What do you think?

"This means that enterprises must continually look to eliminate ROT (Redundant, Outdated, Trivial) content that in fact increases process complexity and hampers compliance. Securing content and controlling access is non-negotiable in enterprises, and therefore must have a fair share of attention when enterprises think digital.  For instance, enterprises typically use email for approvals and collaboration. The number of attachments only keep growing, bringing with it administration issues. Findability of information is always a challenge even during an audit. The entire lifecycle of information right from creation to archiving and safe disposition and everything in between must be governed and executed in a way that enables enterprises to truly deliver process agility."

http://www.cxotoday.com/story/information-management-can-drive-digital-transformation-effort/

As always, thanks for listening. If you find a story you'd like to share, about digital archives, electronic records or health records, digital forensics, fixity checks, etc., please do!  The world has changed dramatically, but it's still a great time to be a Digital Archivist.

dk
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[Laroi Lawton]

The dark side has nothing on us. 

The Force is strong.

LaRoi 

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[Stasia Pasela]

David, 

Thank you for the post.  Thought provoking and a good length. 

My thoughts are going to the who develops the criteria for designating ROT?  

I am sure many decisions are by need of the moment and available resources -- and yes, moments are fast. :) 

 

Look forward to reading other reactions. 

Best to everyone. 
Stasia 

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