IM Now Newsletter

ARANZ is inviting proposals for its 2026 Conference, celebrating 50 years of the archives and records profession while exploring its future through the theme, Mā wai ēnei mahi? | Who is this work for?

Celebrate National Health Information Management Week 2026 with HIMAA as the profession comes together to recognise the people, skills and information that drive better decisions and healthier communities.

The National Archives of Australia (NAA) has released the latest Check-up Whole-of-Government Summary Report.

What once took months can now take days. Ancestry is using AI to rapidly digitise handwritten historical records, demonstrating how technology and human expertise are working together to unlock the past for future generations.

How strong are your organisation's privacy practices? The OAIC's free Privacy Foundations self-assessment tool helps you measure your privacy maturity in just 15–20 minutes and provides practical recommendations to strengthen your privacy culture.

Not all updates are measured by the number of new codes. The April 2026 ICD-10 release reshapes coding logic in ways that could affect documentation, audits and funding across the healthcare sector.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has published a new Quick Reference Guide for Responding to Data Breaches, providing organisations with a practical overview of their obligations under the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme.

What if AI could read a document that no one has opened for 2,000 years? Researchers have done exactly that, using artificial intelligence to reveal hidden text inside a scroll buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, opening a remarkable new chapter for archives, preservation and historical research.

ARMA International has announced its 2026–2027 Board of Directors, with the new leadership team set to guide the association's strategic direction and continue supporting information governance and records management professionals worldwide.

Every day, incredible work is happening across the information and records management profession - but too often, those achievements go unrecognised.

The Australian Privacy Commissioner has found that health service providers Medmate Australia and Monash IVF breached the privacy of individuals after sensitive information was collected through third-party tracking pixels on their websites.

At RIMPA Global, we believe our profession is strongest when everyone feels welcomed, respected, represented and empowered to participate.

Our M365 Community of Practice came together recently for another engaging and collaborative session, with more than 65 participants joining us online.

We're currently seeking expressions of interest from members who would like to be part of a new Environmental Sustainability Community of Practice.

Congratulations to Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients- International Scholarship and RIMPA Live Scholarship announcement!

As part of our EOFY Certification Special, register and pay before 30 June 2026 and save $125, paying only $375 + GST (normally $500).

The Australian Government Department of Finance has released comprehensive guidance outlining how staff can safely, responsibly and ethically use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the workplace.

The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) has launched the first instalment of a new three-part Technology Watch Guidance Note series focused on cyber security and resilience in digital preservation.

The Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) has announced its 2027 Annual Conference, Archival Futures: Community, Engagement, Technology, to be held from 1–4 March 2027 in Nipaluna/Hobart, Tasmania.

Standards Australia has welcomed the Australian Government's commitment to provide sponsored public access to mandatory Australian Standards, describing the initiative as a significant step forward for safety, productivity and industry accessibility.