The Future of Records Requests: Is Your School Ready for 2025?

As 2025 approaches, educational institutions must prepare for a surge in increasingly complex records requests. Regulatory requirements, data privacy concerns, and the need for transparency place immense pressure on universities, colleges, and school districts to handle requests efficiently, securely, and in full compliance with the law. This webinar will dive deep into the specific challenges institutions face and provide a roadmap for adapting to the future of records management.

Key topics we’ll cover include:

• Managing Diverse Data Types: Learn how to handle the growing variety of data sources—from emails and student information systems to communication platforms like Slack, WhatsApp, and other collaboration tools.
• Data Security and Privacy Best Practices: Gain practical strategies for safeguarding sensitive records while balancing the needs of transparency and accessibility with the protection of student and staff privacy.
• Automating Records Requests: Explore the benefits of automation tools that streamline the process, reduce manual labor, and ensure timely responses while reducing errors and maintaining accuracy.
• Ensuring Compliance and Avoiding Penalties: Get insights on the critical compliance factors to focus on, including audit trails, secure data storage, and the right processes for maintaining legal defensibility.
• Building a Future-Proof Strategy: Learn how to modernize your institution’s records management infrastructure to ensure it is scalable, adaptable, and ready for future challenges.

This session is designed for administrators, records managers, legal counsel, and IT professionals within educational institutions. Join us to ensure your institution is ready for 2025 and beyond, confidently meeting the rising demands of records requests while staying compliant.