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Cybersecurity Risks in eDiscovery: Protecting

Data Throughout the Litigation Process

Intersection of Legal Obligations and Cybersecurity Protocols

By Daniel Robinson, eDiscovery Consultant, Digital Warroom

The entire field of law is swamped in an ocean of digital records nowadays. It’s not surprising that
correspondence in the form of emails, SMS, and social media posts, collectively known as electronically
stored information, becomes particularly powerful evidence in many legal disputes.

This is where the concept of eDiscovery comes in, which includes the collection, examination, and
disclosure of digital evidence. However, in the context of voluminous and often highly sensitive
information circulating online, questions about the dangers of the cyber menace arise as well. Who
wouldn’t be terrified of sending their client’s personal information straight to the adversary’s attorneys by
accident?

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