eDiscovery Readiness
Electronic discovery (eDiscovery) refers to any process in which electronic data is sought, located, secured, and searched with the intent of using it as evidence in a criminal or civil legal case.
Unfortunately, the amount of electronic data held by an organization appears to be growing exponentially; it is matched only by the expanded compliance and regulatory requirements governing data
Finding specific data, such as particular e-mails written several years ago, is time consuming and expensive. It is also a complex process that diverts your employees away from their regular jobs
As a result, most companies have adopted a reactive approach to eDiscovery. The process is triggered by a particular event or legal requirement, and the response is not only expensive, but the organization faces significant fines and negative public exposure should they mishandle or lose data
DigitalDefence has developed a proactive approach to eDiscovery. By planning in advance, you can respond legal challenges in a cost effective manner that is consistent with your business practices. Because your response is planned, you can ensure regulatory and legal compliance and drastically reduce your risks
Service Description
DigitalDefence’s e-Discovery service is based on the Electronic Discovery Reference Model. It will proactively maximize your chance of a successful litigation by:
- Reviewing the IT infrastructure and technology solutions and controls
- Completing a data inventory to identify critical data, where it is processed and stored, and ability to support data management criteria
- Developing a litigation readiness assessment and response plan, and documenting the plan and all supporting policies and procedures
- Developing a records management plan that covers retention and destruction of corporate data
- Providing technical and operational assistance to legal counsel
- Advising on emerging standards and most-effective practices
- Assessing the need for data forensics
- Providing training
If you are already engaged in litigation, DigitalDefence will identify, preserve, and document potential sources of electronic evidence in a cost-effective manner that complies with legal requirements, industry standards, and most effective practices.
