Navigating Privacy Laws: Strategies and Insights for Records Management Professionals
Presented by: Amanda Cavanah, ACCESS
This session offers a broad look at how evolving privacy laws are shaping the work of records management professionals. We’ll explore major global trends, common challenges organizations face when aligning records practices with privacy expectations, and practical strategies for maintaining compliance in a shifting regulatory environment. The session also highlights emerging developments to help records managers prepare for what’s ahead. This session will help attendees:
Identify key global privacy laws and understand how they influence records management practices across jurisdictions.
Recognize common privacy challenges that records managers encounter in different industries and operational environments.
Evaluate organizational risks related to privacy non-compliance and understand how records management can strengthen overall governance.
Anticipate future trends in privacy regulation and prepare records management strategies that remain adaptable in a changing legal landscape.
Amanda Cavanah has 25 years of experience in the Records and Information Management industry, with a career evenly divided between operational leadership and compliance management. As Senior Director of Compliance & Risk Management, she oversees audit programs, develops organizational policies, and builds comprehensive compliance frameworks that address evolving requirements in privacy, security, and ethical business practices. Amanda is also dedicated to mentoring emerging compliance professionals and supporting the development of future leaders in the field.
