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E-Discovery
Developing an Information Management Program

Everyone within an institution of higher education has a responsibility to access, use, and disclose organizational information in a responsible manner, compliant with institutional policy and legal statutes. This responsibility extends to other parties granted access to institutional information. Improper maintenance, disposal, or release of institutional administrative information exposes the organization to significant risk. A comprehensive information management program will improve the information-handling and administrative processes, the security of private information, and the management of institutional records and will facilitate the preservation of the institutional memory. Explore from three different institutional perspectives the interplay of a variety of information management topics including building support and buy-in, developing records retention and disposition schedules, managing electronic records, effectively administering e-discovery and requests for release ......

Get Your E-information House in Order

Make sure you’re in compliance with new rules that include electronic communication in the legal discovery process.


Maryland Judge Expounds on Importance of Authenticating Electronic Evidence

This is an overview of a recent court decision that points out the weight given to the process of authenticating electronic evidence in legal matters. A link to the court decision is included.


School IT's Assignment: Obey E-discovery Rules

Districts face heavy summer workload to comply with new federal regulations.


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Data retention addresses the life cycle of a data/documents, from its creation through its maintenance and archiving and until its eventual destruction/disposal, including:

  • What data must be maintained?
  • How must data be maintained?
  • How long must it be maintained?
  • Can a data/documents be maintained exclusively in electronic format?
  • Does the law treat electronic records, such as e-mail, differently than paper records?
  • Are there different federal and state requirements?
  • Do requirements differ based on industry?
  • What are the penalties for failure to comply with retention requirements?
  • When may a data or electronic records be destroyed?
  • Can an organization keep data/records longer than required by law?
  • How must an organization treat its data when it receives a subpoena or receives a civil or criminal complaint?

 

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