The e-file in public administration
Legal pitfalls and stumbling blocks when introducing, processing and archiving e-files
Contents
The file
- Formal and material concept of files.
- File management principles.
- Obligation to keep (e-)files.
- Life phase of a file.
Introduction and preparation of the e-file
- Data security.
- data privacy.
- Document preparation.
- Scanning process: post-processing, integrity assurance, process and procedure documentation.
Processing of e-files
- Digital and analog mail becomes e-file content, TR-Resiscan.
- Scanning and legal problems, evidential value of the scan.
- Destroy originals?!
- Communication and communication channels with citizens, courts and lawyers.
Closure and archiving
- Special features of the e-file.
- Compliance with state and federal archiving laws.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
- You draw up a roadmap for the introduction of the electronic file.
- You understand which steps need to be taken on the way to the e-file.
- You will get to know the life cycle of an e-file.
- You recognize the pitfalls and stumbling blocks of digital file management and how to avoid them.
- You know the legal principles that need to be observed when keeping electronic files.
- You will receive concrete work aids, checklists and tips for practical implementation.
Methods
Lecture and discussion based on case studies, practical examples and current decisions. What has been learned will be deepened through an exchange of experiences, recommendations for action, design tips and group work.
Recommended for
Specialists and managers in the areas of main administration/central services/organization and information processing in local authorities as well as from social welfare offices and job centers. It is also aimed at digitization officers, legal advisors and other employees from cities, municipalities and districts who are responsible for introducing or supporting the introduction of e-files.
Questions about the seminar content
The introduction of electronic records brings many changes. In this training , you training what’s essential for a successful implementation and what challenges often arise in the process. You’ll explore the key requirements, interrelationships, and framework conditions of electronic records management. This will make it easier to understand how to integrate electronic records into your own work environment.
Anyone who works with electronic files must comply with certain legal requirements. This training you which rules are important and why they play a major role in your day-to-day work. You’ll learn what to look out for when managing electronic files and will be better able to assess legal issues.
To ensure that it remains clear later on how a process was handled, information must be documented completely and clearly. In training , you training an understanding of how to record documents and processing steps in a way that ensures important information is not lost.
The introduction of an electronic file system will change many familiar workflows. During training, you’ll learn what organizational adjustments may be necessary and how this will affect existing processes. You’ll also learn why processes often need to be reorganized and what you should pay particular attention to during this process. This will help you better understand the changes and actively shape them.
Electronic records go through various stages, from creation to archiving. In this training , you training about the individual steps in this process. This will help you better understand how information is processed and managed during the various stages of an electronic record. As a result, you will gain a better understanding of how the individual steps in the process are interconnected.
Electronic records often need to remain available for many years. During training, you’ll learn what’s important to ensure that documents remain complete and retrievable even in the future. You’ll also learn about the challenges that can arise with the long-term storage of digital documents. This will help you better assess archiving issues.
Sensitive data is often processed in electronic files. This training you what to look out for when handling this information. You’ll learn where data protection risks can arise in your day-to-day work and which requirements are particularly important. This will make it easier for you to correctly assess situations involving data protection.
- Customized training courses
- Direct application in practice
- Efficient use of time and resources
Start dates and details
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.