IM Now Newsletter

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.

Big data is transforming the way scientific research is conducted. It accelerates results, enables new interdisciplinary approaches, and expands the scope of discovery. Yet it also brings challenges: ensuring data access, quality, security, privacy, and long-term preservation.

Join us in celebrating Bethany’s outstanding achievement and look out for exciting updates on how you too can upgrade your status with ease.

How can archives use AI responsibly? The answer may lie in paradata, ensuring every step, decision, and outcome is documented with transparency.

Access to information (ATI) is more than a principle. It is the foundation of transparency, trust, and resilience. When citizens can access credible information, governments are held accountable, societies function more fairly, and communities gain the tools to protect their rights and wellbeing.

Whether you are presenting to executives, your team, or a full crowd, strong presentation skills are a must.

Is your records management system really built for long-term preservation, or is it quietly creating a future crisis?

With our voting rights expanded for 2025, more people have had voted on Board Elections than ever before, here are the results.

Join one of RIMPA’s free Communities of Practice (CoPs) and collaborate, share knowledge, and grow together.

MIMS eBooks 2 and 3 by Anne Cornish are out now. eBook 2- Building Credibility & Trust and eBook 3- Education with Inspiration are available to purchase.

Businesses invest billions in data platforms, yet still struggle to find their documents. Why doesn’t digital mean ready and can AI fix the gap?

Mark has recently joined us as our new Business Development Manager.

A proposed law change could exempt New Zealand Defence from keeping some war records, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

With a strong majority behind it, the government is moving forward with changes to Australia’s freedom of information (FOI) framework. Critics warn the proposed reforms risk prioritising administrative efficiency over accountability and transparency.

The LGITSA National Conference and Gala Awards Dinner 2025 will be held this September at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

Demand for our Mentorship Program is growing fast! Secure your place today and gain valuable guidance from experienced professionals.

With millions of records exposed and attacks rising fast, Australia’s data breach crisis shows no organisation is safe.

Discover how messy, early-stage discovery visuals can unlock sharper insights and make your final data stories more impactful.

ARMA's new white paper on Information Governance.

Applications are now open for the 2026 RIMPA Global Ambassador Program!