1. A method of operating an information management system comprising: providing a device comprising a decision engine to manage information accessible via the device according to a first set of policies stored on the device; connecting of the device to a network with a server having access to a policy database; via the server, sending the device a second set of policies to replace the first set of policies; and after receiving the second set of policies at the device, using the decision engine to manage information accessible via the device according to the second set of policies, whether the device is connected or disconnected from the network.