IM Now Newsletter

The Australian Government has appointed Jessica Hunter as the new Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology, succeeding acting ambassador Hugh Watson.

The OAIC’s 2024–25 Digital Health Annual Report shows major improvements in privacy and compliance, with fewer complaints and data breaches.

Innovation, creativity and sustainability were on full display at the RIMPA Hackathon sponsored by the National Archives of Australia.

Before the official kick-off of RIMPA Live 2025, more than 60 local government professionals from across Australia came together on Tuesday 28 November for the Local Government Community of Practice (CoP) Meeting.

Unlock your potential with free access to RIMPA Global’s Online Webinars! These dynamic sessions are designed to provide concise yet comprehensive insights into the latest trends and best practices in Records and Information Management.

The 40th Anniversary RIMPA Live Convention 2025 brought Melbourne to life as records, information and data professionals gathered to celebrate, connect and explore the future of our profession.

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Stephen Clarke MRIM CSRIM PG DipAARM (Life), a respected colleague and treasured member of our professional community.

We’re delighted to congratulate Jacqueline Stockwell, who has recently achieved her Associate Professional (ARIM) Status with RIMPA Global!

Something new is coming! In the next few weeks, we’re unveiling our upgraded Online Community. A fresh, modern space with single sign-on access and interactive features you’ll love. Stay tuned!

RIMPA Global Company Achievement Awards and Status Recognitions were celebrated at the Diamond Ball at the RIMPA Live Convention 2025- here are the winners!

In less than two weeks, the records, information management event of the year will take centre stage — the 40th Annual RIMPA Live Convention 2025, where the past meets the future to create the now.

Information Commissioners and the ACT Ombudsman have released the findings of the 2025 Cross-Jurisdictional Information Access Study, providing a snapshot of public attitudes towards the right to access government-held information.

We are delighted to welcome the newest group of ambassadors to the RIMPA Global Ambassador Program 2026. This diverse and talented cohort reflects the strength of our profession and the shared commitment to advancing information management across industries and communities.

The Business Impact Research Project, led by James Price at Experience Matters and Dr Nina Evans at the Adelaide University is now live and they invite you to participate in the first questionnaire.

Save on your professional development - members enjoy exclusive discounts on over 30 RIMPA Global workshops each year!

This article is by Emily Overton on her blog 'That RM Girl'. The 2000 film Erin Brockovich, based on a true story, shows how strong recordkeeping can drive justice. Erin, a legal assistant, helped expose Pacific Gas and Electric’s water contamination in Hinkley, California, through detailed documentation and persistence.

The recent Qantas data breach has once again thrust data governance and privacy practices into the spotlight, after personal information from over five million customers was leaked on the dark web by international hackers known as Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters.

We are excited to announce the launch of the final two titles in the MIMS Series 1 eBook Collection – completing the five-book series designed to strengthen your knowledge and elevate your Information Management practice.

We are delighted to celebrate Sandra Ennor on being awarded the highest professional accolade of Fellow Status with RIMPA Global!

While this article focuses on the U.S., the message is global: public data isn’t always reliable or available. For Australian practitioners, it’s a reminder to treat organisational data as a valuable asset: something to protect, manage and use wisely.