Topic: Data-governance

Found 9 entries.

• The Fix: A Simple Retention Policy That Prevents Both Hoarding and Accidents

  Indefinite storage is not a safety net; it is a liability magnet. Learn why a defined retention schedule is the only way to limit exposure.

• Metadata Is the Surveillance We Keep Forgetting

  Encryption protects the letter, but metadata is the address on the envelope. Learn why your filenames and logs are leaking your strategy.

• The Share Link That Bankrupted the Project

  A public share link is a key that never stops working. Learn how a single URL can destroy a legal defense and how to govern digital handover.

• The “Helpful” Spreadsheet That Became Evidence

  Shadow spreadsheets are not harmless tools; they are unmanaged liabilities. We discuss why 'quick and dirty' data handling is unprofessional.

• Stop Storing Secrets in Email Threads. It Is a Liability Hobby.

  Email is the world's worst document management system. Learn why 'reply-all' creates a permanent, uncontrollable trail of evidence.

• A Clean Handover: How to Give a Client Their Data Without Giving Away Ours

  End-of-project handovers are a liability minefield. Learn the protocol for a clean digital exit that defines custody and prevents disputes.

• Treat Your Client’s Secrets Like a VIP Guest: The Five-Star Data Rule

  We claim to offer white-glove service, yet we treat client data like clutter. Learn the Five-Star Rule: Collect less, store securely, and delete promptly.

• The Case: The Consultant Used a Personal Dropbox, and the Client Asked for the Audit Trail

  Shadow IT is not a productivity hack; it is a governance failure. See how a personal folder destroys the chain of custody during an audit.

• The Rant: Stop Asking Me Who Deleted the File When No One Turned Logging On

  Data loss is inevitable. Unexplained data loss is negligence. Why defaulting to 'no logs' is a business risk you cannot afford.