Information Management Compliance and Governance Using SharePoint Communication Sites

Abstract

Information management (IM) involves managing an organization's various processes and systems related to the acquisition, storage, and use of information. This process is carried out through a continuous cycle of activities. The six phases of IM include identifying information needs, analyzing and interpreting information, organizing information, disseminating information, accessing information, and storing information. With the right information management and governance solutions, companies can meet their regulatory and legal requirements. They can also improve the quality of their data and ensure that they are compliant with the latest data privacy and security standards. This chapter focuses on aspects such as what information management is and why governance is necessary, the IM lifecycle, performing IM compliance in SharePoint communication sites, labeling records in SharePoint communication sites, decommissioning and deactivating SharePoint communication sites, and managing metadata for effective IM.