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6: Information and Records Management

Create an effective knowledge sharing environment while meeting information management standards and requirements.

The goal of Information and Records Management is to provide the information needed to make thoughtful decisions, to inform our stakeholders and provide appropriate public access, and to protect sensitive information from inappropriate release.

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DOI recognizes the importance of sound information and records management practices and has developed goals to drive improvements in support of the Information Management areas which include: Records Management, Privacy, Section 508, Information Quality, Web Management and the Freedom of Information Act.Information and Records Management must support the Interior workforce in managing an ever-increasing volume of information and provide for the retention of institutional knowledge despite a growing numbers of retirees from Federal service. Information and Records Management that follows statutory and required standards is keystone for ensuring an effective and responsible knowledge sharing environment and assurances to E-Government customers that the Department is serious about its role of steward of their information.

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