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eDiscovery / Information Governance – Don’t React, Be Proactive instead!

How eDiscovery/Information Governance helps Organizations process data. 

What we’re talking about here is getting your Information Governance policies in order BEFORE you need them and not in reaction to the threat of litigation.

Think of the information (or data) generated by your organization daily that must be collected, tracked and recorded.  The ease of EDD (electronic data discovery) will be entirely dependant upon building a platform that houses a stable IG framework. “In other words,” says Marta Farensbach, “the processes, tools and procedures in place for the effective administration of corporate information will also facilitate the identification and collection of data for litigation or investigation.” So, in creating business processes that facilitate the smooth daily operations of your organization you will in turn help ensure the ease of any eDiscovery process.  Incorporating an effective eDiscovery tool into your electronic information lifecycle will help you to manage and track information in any scenario whether purely for records-keeping purposes or in defense of a litigious action.  A strong Information Governance policy ensures that tools are put in place to collect and then filter data according to whatever specifications you require including, but not limited to, searches by date, address or through key word searches.

Whether your organization refers to this process as Information Governance, Information Management, Data Governance or simply references GARP (as in “Generally Accepted Record Keeping Principles, not “The world according to…” of John Irving fame) the concept of taking action remains. You are establishing, together with each of your key stakeholders, whether it’s IT, records management or your legal and compliance departments, a set of policies and procedures that will regulate the electronic assets of your organization from creation to disposal.  Building these processes into your corporate infrastructure facilitates an eDiscovery that is proactive, streamlined and legally defensible.  eDiscovery software tools such as those offered by Sherpa Software will aid you in that process.(See below)

eDiscovery Information Governance
eDiscovery Information Governance

 

When organizations integrate information governance into corporate infrastructure, build on the principles of eDiscovery and who establish routines, utilize tools and allocate resources appropriately, are assured of problem free compliance issues. eDiscovery, as part of your long term IG strategy puts your “best foot forward” for your customers, key stakeholders and the organization.

Please share this information with your colleagues or send us your questions, comments and feedback to:  waynes@flexnet.com.   Additionally, if you would like to download a full copy of their Information Governance white paper, please click here  or you can find more information governance resources on our web site www.flexnetsoftware.com and we look forward to answering any eDiscovery and Information Governance questions you may have; please contact us at 1 (800) 263-8733

How eDiscovery/Information Governance helps Organizations process data. 

 

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