Why Information Lifecycle Governance Is Key to Reducing Costs and Risks in E-Discovery

E-discovery preparedness is presenting a mounting challenge to organizations of all sizes, driven by significant growth in the volume and variety of data as well as a legal environment that is much less tolerant of delays and mistakes.

The unfortunate reality for these companies is that none of that is necessary. There are a variety of ways in which organizations can mitigate both costs and risks of e-discovery—all of which start with a sound and strategic approach to information lifecycle governance. With the right information lifecycle governance foundation in place, you can also avoid having to go through an often costly and time-consuming emergency drill each time.

This white paper presents some of the key questions that IT leaders, legal departments, records professionals, compliance officers and corporate managers may be asking.

Included in this white paper:

• The main challenges in e-discovery
• Reducing costs and lowering risks in e-discovery
• The fundamentals of sound information lifecycle governance