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The State of the Union’s Data: Challenges and Solutions in Public Sector Compliance and Digital Record Management
In 2022, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted an audit of 17 federal agencies to verify that the agencies had implemented mandatory electronic record-keeping procedures that would enable them to better serve the public. During that audit, GAO discovered that only 1 agency – the Securities and Exchange Commission – had implemented electronic processes that met standards outlined by the Office of Management and Budget. This incident and others like it – such as the NIH email scandal – highlight the complexity of record keeping and compliance in the public sector.
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Navigating the Future of Data Governance in a Cloud-First World
To ensure business continuity, data privacy, and effective collaboration in a cloud-first world, it is imperative that the cloud environment is secure and well-governed. Uncover some emerging cloud trends in data governance, and reveal practical steps to stay ahead of the many regulatory changes coming our way.
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Why a Strong Data Security and Management Foundation Matters for Public Sector Organizations Using Salesforce
Salesforce plays a vital role across public sector agencies, but it handles sensitive data that requires strong security and management practices to avoid risks that can lead to data loss, breach, corruption, or worse, exfiltration. Establishing the right data practices is therefore crucial for compliance, business continuity, and the effective use of new AI tools like Saleforce Einstein 1 and Agentforce. Without a secure data foundation, public sector agencies risk costly fines and inefficiencies, particularly in the face of increasing global cyberattacks. In this blog entry, we’ll cover the data security role of Salesforce in the public sector, the risks arising from poor data management and the need for a strong data foundation for public sector organizations, and how Salesforce is seeking to work better for public sector organizations.
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