Sorry for any of you on both lists, but I submitted this to arcan-L and have
not received sufficient responses. I am hoping some of you AAO members might
be able to offer some feedback.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Orchanian, Ani [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:58 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Encryption and Digital Signatures
>
> I am interested in the pros and cons of enabling data security features
> for
> e-mail. I have been told that in large corporations digital signatures and
> encryption are costly and not feasible. I'm hoping for some information on
> what general practices exist in this regard.
>
> Does your Sponsoring Institution use either Encryption or Digital
> Signatures
> for e-mail messages? Why or Why not? What are the records management and
> archival implications of this?
>
> I am particularly interested in corporations as a whole, but feedback from
> anyone would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Ani Orchanian-Cheff
> Archivist / Information Specialist
> University Health Network
> Library, 5th Floor
> 610 University Avenue
> Toronto, ON  M5G 2M9
>
> Tel: 416-946-2081
> Fax: 416-946-2084
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