Is It Safe and Secure to Access Government Records Remotely?

Is It Safe and Secure to Access Government Records Remotely?

Is It Safe and Secure to Access Government Records Remotely?With so many government workers teleworking due to the COVID-19 pandemic, records-related security concerns are especially pressing right now. Beyond the admittedly helpful ability to access electronic records remotely, is it still safe and secure to do so?

The answer to that question depends largely on the processes, policies, and technology platforms chosen by the agency to handle their electronic records management. That said, in general, this is one reason why the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) wants to migrate to electronic forms of records management in the first place.

When it comes to federal employees working remotely, what do users need to think about in order to store, access, and use government records securely? Learn more on our TransAccessDM blog.