Glossary

  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission

    The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is an independent Commonwealth government body that regulates financial markets and services in Australia. ASIC’s role is to ensure that these markets and services operate efficiently and fairly for all participants. History of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission In 1991, the organization replaced the National Companies and Securities…

  • Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

    The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority supervises financial entities doing business in the country. It protects consumers by maintaining the safety and soundness of the financial system. The APRA accomplishes this by setting standards and enforcing them through examinations, inspections, and investigations. History of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority The Australian government established the APRA on…

  • Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre

    AUSTRAC is an Australian government agency that collects and analyses financial intelligence. It provides information to law enforcement, national security, and regulatory agencies to help them combat serious crime and terrorism. It does all of this with the goal of ridding the financial system of bad actors abusing it for personal gain. AUSTRAC principles and…

  • American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA)

    The American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) is a proposed piece of federal legislation in the United States aimed at regulating how organizations collect, use, and share consumer data. While not yet enacted, the ADPPA represents the most significant attempt to establish a comprehensive federal data privacy law in the U.S.  Currently, the United…

  • Archive Access 

    Archive access refers to the systematic management and retrieval of an organization’s digital records and data repositories, including the methods, tools, and policies used to ensure that stored data is easily accessible to authorized employees when needed. Effective archive access provides a reliable means to search and retrieve archived information. This involves implementing robust storage…

  • Audit Trail 

    An audit trail is a detailed record that logs all activities or transactions within a system. It ensures transparency and accountability by showing what actions were taken, who performed them, and when they happened. Audit trails are used for various activities, including financial transactions, data modifications, system access, and more.  The primary purpose of an…

  • Archives/Record Management

    Archives and record management involve the systematic control of records from their creation or receipt, through their processing, distribution, organization, storage, and retrieval to their ultimate disposal. This process ensures that valuable information is stored and accessible while also complying with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements.   Importance of Archives and Record Management  Proper archives and…

  • Asynchronous Communication

    Asynchronous communication refers to interactions where participants are not engaged at the same time. Unlike synchronous communication, which happens in real-time, asynchronous communication allows individuals to respond at their convenience. This method is ideal for situations where immediate feedback is not required, and it supports communication across different time zones or schedules. Common examples include…

  • Archive Management

    Archive management is the systematic control, preservation, and storage of records and data to ensure they are accessible, secure, and compliant with legal requirements. This process ensures that historical data is properly maintained while reducing clutter and storage costs.  Archive management includes all the processes and policies involved in managing inactive records or data that…

  • Active Archiving

    Active archiving is the practice of storing data that remains accessible and usable, having moved it out of primary storage. Unlike traditional archiving, where data is often moved to long-term storage and becomes harder to retrieve, active archiving ensures that archived information is still readily available for business operations, regulatory compliance, or other purposes. This…