Key Takeaways PII (Personally Identifiable Information) is any data that can identify an individual, alone or in combination with other data. PII information is divided into two categories: direct identifiers (high-risk, identify someone on their own) and indirect identifiers (lower-risk individually, but identifying when combined). Major privacy laws governing PII include GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA. […]
Downsides of Email Stubbing – 5 Reasons to Avoid It in Email Archiving
Email stubbing sounds like a smart trade-off: move data out of your mailbox, keep a pointer in its place, and free up server space without disrupting the user experience. Clean, simple, efficient. The problem is that it rarely works out that way. Despite being widely adopted in the early days of email archiving, stubbing has […]
Everything You Need to Know to Ensure FIPPA Compliance
If you work for a Canadian provincial or territorial public institution, you’ve likely come across the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and its implications for compliance. But what exactly does FIPPA involve, and how can your organization meet its obligations? In this article, you’ll learn: What FIPPA is and how it […]
Cloud Archiving Solution vs. On-Premise Archive Storage
Data archiving is essential for organizations to meet compliance standards, optimize storage, and streamline access to historical records. But businesses often face a dilemma — should they invest in on-premises archiving or opt for a cloud solution? This article breaks down the differences, financing models, benefits, and trends to help you make an informed decision. […]
Data Retention Policy Explained: A Comprehensive Overview
Data is one of the most precious resources in the world today. Some even consider it more valuable than oil. It’s so valuable that almost all data being generated and exchanged is being stored by businesses for various purposes. But, there are certain laws governing what your organization can do with data, and even more […]
Microsoft Exchange Archiving vs. Third-Party Tools
Despite advancements in communication tools, email remains the most widely used business communication channel across industries. Microsoft Exchange continues to dominate the enterprise email space, with many organizations relying on its built-in Exchange archive functionality to manage email retention. However, while Exchange archive features offer basic storage and retention, they aren’t designed with regulatory compliance, […]
Email Archive Migration: Challenges, Best Practices and Solutions
Most organizations, particularly in regulated industries, have implemented some form of email archiving over the past 20 years. But what happens when a company decides to change the archiving provider or upgrade to a new solution? How can you future-proof (and continue using) your existing archived data? This is where legacy system migration becomes critical […]
HIPAA Email Compliance and Archiving: What You Need to Know
In hospitals, clinics, and health insurance companies, email is among the most used communication channels containing confidential and sensitive patient information. All of this information is governed by HIPAA compliance, and violations are costly — the total HIPAA fines have amounted to $144,878,972.00 since 2003, the year federal enforcement of the HIPAA Privacy Rule first […]
Top 5 Microsoft Purview Alternatives to Consider
Many organizations turn to the Microsoft Purview compliance portal as a default option, especially if they’re already on Microsoft 365. Purview offers tools for compliance, data governance, and ediscovery — all under one umbrella. But for IT and compliance teams in heavily regulated sectors like finance or government, Purview doesn’t always deliver everything they need. […]
Top 5 Smarsh Competitors to Consider for Better Archiving
Smarsh is a household name in the data archiving industry, providing archiving, compliance, and information management services to the financial industry and government sector. In 2025, it was named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance and Archiving Solutions. However, despite its recognized leadership in the industry, Smarsh is not a […]
