How COVID-19 Will Transform The Future Of eDiscovery | Epiq Global

While COVID-19 and remote work news abounds, one thing legal professionals may have not yet considered is how COVID-19 related changes may alter the eDiscovery process forever. In the wake of social distancing and isolation policies, remote work has become the new standard for offices and organizations of all sizes. This new way of working can present several challenges for employees unfamiliar with company policies and how to maintain security when working remotely. A valid fear companies have is that employees could mishandle or store data inappropriately if working outside of their usual environment. Down the road, improperly stored data could interfere with eDiscovery data collection and legal holds. There may also be some debate over identifying who has possession, custody, and control over data. Organizations should predict these eDiscovery complications and start developing strategies and implementing or amending policies surrounding remote work now to help limit future eDiscovery disputes.

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