Corporate governance and management of information and records

Abstract

Purpose

This article aims to look at the intersection between corporate governance and information and records management.

Design/methodology/approach

The information provided in this article is based on the author’s own experience and literature reviews.

Findings

It is necessary to check that whatever systems are in place are working, and keep working, as organisational structures and requirements and laws and other circumstances change.

Originality/value

This article will assist in understanding what corporate governance is, what it involves and what its purpose is. In addition, some of the issues which arise in turning the concept into reality are also, hopefully, clear.

Citation

Willis, A. (2005), "Corporate governance and management of information and records", Records Management Journal, Vol. 15 No. 2, pp. 86-97. https://doi.org/10.1108/09565690510614238