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Guide to managing the e-discovery process
Although e-discovery can be complicated, time-consuming and expensive – it is necessary in order to avoid the costly fines associated with non-compliance. In this expert e-book, gain further insight into the process of e-discovery and learn how to ea... E-Book
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Email retention: Standards and practices
Electronic records are as real as paper documents, and require a strong retention management strategy. In this SearchCompliance.com e-book, you'll learn the importance of having a records retention policy and how to properly manage the data for e-dis... E-Book
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IT compliance: FAQs about IT operations, regulations and standards
This index links to resources about the relationship between IT operations and compliance regulations and standards, including HIPAA, e-discovery, SOX and PCI. FAQs
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FAQ: What is the impact of e-discovery law on IT operations?
This FAQ provides guidance to IT professionals on e-discovery law, including how it affects IT operations, who it affects, what's required and what penalties can be applied. FAQ
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Does archiving email offsite affect e-discovery and compliance?
When using a hosted email archiving service, bandwith and response time are two issues that may affect e-discovery and compliance efforts. FAQ
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Data classification tools gravitate toward litigation support
Where data classification fits into a storage environment remains unclear as vendors and storage administrators struggle with how to use products that search, index and migrate data. Special Report
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Q&A: The future of e-discovery technology as data processes evolve
Information governance expert Jeffrey Ritter discusses how technology for e-discovery evolved, and how it influences data processes and management. News | 17 May 2013
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Q&A: The influence of mobility on data management processes
Mobile and cloud use provide many business benefits, but also require a reorganization of information management processes. Learn more in this Q&A. News | 16 Jan 2013
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U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approves digital privacy laws update
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved updates to two digital privacy laws that proponents say are needed to keep pace with technology. News | 30 Nov 2012
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Q&A: Social media data collection increasingly vital to e-discovery
In this Q&A, e-discovery analyst Barry Murphy discusses how businesses should adapt to their increased social media data collection responsibilities. News | 28 Nov 2012
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Unlike other compliance areas, e-discovery strategy lacks direction
In this Q&A, technology law expert Jeffrey Ritter discusses how companies can overcome e-discovery strategy's lack of clear regulation and direction. News | 23 Jul 2012
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Critics: SOPA antipiracy legislation should target the real bad guys
Detractors of SOPA and other antipiracy legislation say new regulations are needed -- but they must be better targeted. To do so, they say regulators simply need to follow the money. News | 27 Jan 2012
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New regulations, e-discovery software demand driving market behavior
The e-discovery software market is growing due to more stringent governance, risk management and compliance regulations -- a trend that’s driving the creation of smarter solutions. News | 17 Mar 2011
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Product Spotlight: Enterprise GRC and concept search for e-discovery
Our latest roundup of IT compliance products features a product portfolio from EMC to assist with enterprise GRC, and a concept search technology to enhance e-discovery. Product Spotlight | 07 Feb 2011
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FAQ: What is computer forensics technology? Does it help compliance?
Computer forensics is perceived as a science rarely used by compliance officers. Not true. Learn more about how it's useful in a number of ways, including risk management. FAQ | 01 Nov 2010
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Product Spotlight: Log management, security, GRC data evaluation
Our latest roundup of IT compliance products features software to help with log management, data security protection and localized governance, risk and compliance data assessment. Product Spotlight | 24 Sep 2010
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BYOD and cloud use complicate information risk in the big data age
Learn how BYOD and cloud use are influencing many companies' information risk processes and how to overcome these security concerns. Tip
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Predictive coding assists in e-discovery, doesn't replace human review
Predictive coding has become a valuable legal tool, but experts caution its benefits are only as good as the human programmers running the system. Tip
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E-discovery tools and processes lacking in the face of cloud, BYOD
Corporate mobile and cloud use are now common, but e-discovery tools are slow to adapt. In this tip, learn to manage these new e-discovery challenges. Tip
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When planning enterprise BYOD policy, beware employee privacy concerns
When implementing BYOD, employee privacy is often overlooked. Here's how to craft an enterprise BYOD policy that avoids potential legal complications. Tip
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Top 10 information governance strategy tips for compliance pros
Information governance strategy is complicated, and made more so by adding compliance to the equation. Here are our top 10 articles examining the latest data management trends. Tip
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Implement information governance policy to avoid data missteps
Managing company data is complicated for the modern organization. Here are some information governance policy must-haves to keep your data secure. Tip
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The records manager's role in governing e-discovery strategy
Information governance is vital to e-discovery. Here's how records managers should use their skills to help develop a strong e-discovery strategy. Tip
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Organizational development's influence on the e-discovery process
Contributor John Weathington explains the importance of organizational culture and structure when developing an e-discovery process. Tip
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Don’t let your ECM solution compromise compliance functions
Compliance can get overlooked in an enterprise content management strategy. Our expert shares the hidden pitfalls of ECM solutions, and how to avoid hampering compliance functions. Tip
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Lax enterprise mobile device management hampers e-discovery
Enterprise mobile device management hasn’t kept pace with the proliferation of mobile devices, a shortcoming that can complicate e-discovery. Tip
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discoverability
Discoverability is the capacity of something to be found. The term is used in many different contexts in IT (information technology). Definition
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predictive coding
Predictive coding is technology that uses techniques such as keyword searches, filtering and sampling to automate portions of an e-discovery document review. Definition
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data governance policy
A data governance policy is an organization’s set of information management processes that are designed to assist business administration and protect company assets. Definition
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records information management (RIM)
Records information management (RIM) is a corporate area of endeavor involving the administration of all business records through their life cycle. Definition
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compliance
Compliance is a state in which someone or something is in accordance with established guidelines, specifications, or legislation. Software, for example, may be developed in compliance with specifications created by some industry body, such as the IET... Definition
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enterprise document management (EDM)
Enterprise document management is a strategy for overseeing an organization's paper and electronic documents so they can be easily retrieved in the event of a compliance audit or subpoena. Definition
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Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) is a United States federal statute that prohibits a third party from intercepting or disclosing communications without authorization. Definition
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Podcast: Data governance metrics help prove information management ROI
It can be difficult to prove your information management processes work. Here's how using data governance metrics can help you evaluate those processes. Podcast
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Video: Records management tools and strategies expand in scope
In this video, learn the potential bottom-line benefits of integrating records management tools and strategies with a broad set of business processes. Video
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Podcast: The keys to an organizational e-discovery process
In this podcast, technology law expert Jeffrey Ritter discusses the essentials and challenges of maintaining an organizational e-discovery process. Podcast
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A closer look at computer forensics and e-discovery processes
This podcast defines both computer forensics and e-discovery processes and provides examples of how some CIOs are increasing awareness of these disciplines in the enterprise. Podcast
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Q&A: The future of e-discovery technology as data processes evolve
Information governance expert Jeffrey Ritter discusses how technology for e-discovery evolved, and how it influences data processes and management. News
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BYOD and cloud use complicate information risk in the big data age
Learn how BYOD and cloud use are influencing many companies' information risk processes and how to overcome these security concerns. Tip
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Predictive coding assists in e-discovery, doesn't replace human review
Predictive coding has become a valuable legal tool, but experts caution its benefits are only as good as the human programmers running the system. Tip
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E-discovery tools and processes lacking in the face of cloud, BYOD
Corporate mobile and cloud use are now common, but e-discovery tools are slow to adapt. In this tip, learn to manage these new e-discovery challenges. Tip
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When planning enterprise BYOD policy, beware employee privacy concerns
When implementing BYOD, employee privacy is often overlooked. Here's how to craft an enterprise BYOD policy that avoids potential legal complications. Tip
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Q&A: The influence of mobility on data management processes
Mobile and cloud use provide many business benefits, but also require a reorganization of information management processes. Learn more in this Q&A. News
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Top 10 information governance strategy tips for compliance pros
Information governance strategy is complicated, and made more so by adding compliance to the equation. Here are our top 10 articles examining the latest data management trends. Tip
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U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approves digital privacy laws update
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved updates to two digital privacy laws that proponents say are needed to keep pace with technology. News
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Q&A: Social media data collection increasingly vital to e-discovery
In this Q&A, e-discovery analyst Barry Murphy discusses how businesses should adapt to their increased social media data collection responsibilities. News
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discoverability
Discoverability is the capacity of something to be found. The term is used in many different contexts in IT (information technology). Definition
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About E-discovery and compliance
Electronic data discovery (e-discovery) regulations require organizations be ready to produce documents for use in litigation. Learn how to stay in compliance with e-discovery requirements through our news, advice, commentary and best practices related to information preservation and retention and federal rules of civil procedure for e-discovery.