- Posted:
- Aug 6, 2008
- Published:
- Aug 1, 2008
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- Length:
- 9 Page(s)
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- White Paper
- Language:
- English
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e-Book: Chapter 5 - Understanding the Data Collection Process
Sponsored by: Symantec CorporationAlthough data collection may not seem to be a daunting challenge, the IT and legal departments need to be aware of the requirements and complexities in complying with e-discovery orders. One of the biggest mistakes an IT shop can make is to think it can handle e-discovery without understanding the risks. Improper data collection can jeopardize the admissibility or reliability of data and can result in substantial costs and potential sanctions.
The data collection part of e-discovery is just one of many steps that must be followed in a legal proceeding.
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Margie Semilof
Senior News Director, TechTarget
Margie Semilof is the senior news director for TechTarget’s Windows Media Group and is responsible for news coverage of the Windows platform. A high-tech journalist for more than 20 years, Semilof has written about a variety of technical topics ranging from hardware and software to telecom and networking.
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Kathryn Hilton
Senior Analyst, Contoural Inc.
Kathryn Hilton has worked as an industry analyst for Gartner Group and for several large storage companies. She is currently a senior analyst for policy at Contoural Inc., a provider of business and technology consulting services that focuses on litigation readiness, compliance, information and records management, and data storage strategy.