E-Discovery
Electronic Discovery (E-Discovery, also referred to as e-disclosure) is the process of identifying, segregating, reviewing, and preserving data and documents that are retained in an electronic repository. This includes paper or physical documents that have been imaged (scanned/digitized) and stored electronically. Data repositories can be found in numerous locations including share drives, personal directories on PCs and laptops, Document Management software, Records Management software, Enterprise Content Management software, ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards, etc.), software databases, Web-based software, etc. Devices that retain these various data stores are network servers, hard drives, flash drives, back-up tapes, external hard drives, CD, DVDs, etc.
Given the variety of data stores, methods of indexing and preservation techniques, the cost of identifying, locating, and reviewing electronic information is becoming a major expense for organizations that have numerous production orders resulting from claims, litigations, government investigations, or audits. Discovery is the operative word. The practice of organizations responding to information requests or orders from external sources (courts, government agencies, auditors, etc.) has been around for decades primarily focusing on paper documents.
As fewer paper documents are being retained while at the same time electronic documents are becoming more acceptable and maintained within electronic storage devices, governments and then attorneys, are requesting organizations turn over electronic information in their native format.
How prepared is your organization for e-discovery?
The following information will help get you on the path for e-discovery preparedness:
Information in Context–The E-Discovery Journey
Get the straight facts from TOWER Software in this edition of Information in Context featuring authoritative Gartner research. The first in a series of publications from TOWER Software tells you:
- The key issues for discovery of electronic information
- Who is responsible for electronic evidence
- How to get started in three strategic steps
- How your e-discovery information strategy can drive business productivity
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How to Ensure Your Organization is Ready for E-Discovery–Your Roadmap to Compliance: Whitepaper
TOWER Software helps you set your direction and stay on course with a three-step strategy for e-discovery governance, process, and technology.
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Preserving Electronic Evidence: Whitepaper
This white paper explains the most important issues for organisations considering the impact of e-discovery on their records management policy, and discusses the ways in which TRIM Context helps to reduce the costs and challenges associated with e-discovery.
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