An Integrated Approach to Records Management and Information Governance in South Africa for Sustainability

Abstract

The purpose of this book chapter is to assess information governance in South African organizations. The book chapter assess corporate governance, data privacy, legislation, information security, big data, access, and training. The success of corporate governance is dependent on executive management buy in, the alignment of organisational strategy with mission, and the vision of the organisation. Organisations are to implement systematic disposal of records, effective retention of records, and quality assurance should be proven.