New Rules on Storage of Electronic Records: What You Need to Know
Storage of Electronic Records Audio Conference on CD
On December 1, 2006, new federal rules went into effect that affect the retention and production of electronically stored information during the discovery phase of lawsuits filed in federal court. The new rules, which set guidelines for sharing electronic information during the litigation process, will almost certainly change the way you preserve data.
The new rules require preservation of electronic evidence not just during a lawsuit, but also when litigation is merely anticipated. Electronically stored information resides in many places - laptop and desktop computers, network servers, and personal digital assistants - just to name a few. Your duty to preserve and retrieve data applies even if the device is in someone else’s control, like an employee or a contractor. Plus, the duty to preserve evidence applies even if the information isn’t accessible or reasonable to produce.
Make sure that you know how to protect your data and your company. Our experts will explain what you need to know about the new data retention requirements and how to comply.
You'll learn:
- The many locations where data can reside, and how to make sure nothing slips through the cracks
- How to get an effective preservation process in place, using case studies as examples
- The liability risks you face relating to privacy and identity theft as a result of storing these electronic records
- How to develop an effective internal e-tracking strategy
- The risks you face if you’re unprepared or overly protective of your electronic data
- Why external electronic communications can affect your liability exposure – and how to protect yourself
- Steps you should take now to minimize your risks
This audio conference took place on February 27, 2007.
About Your Speakers:
Joseph M. English, Esq., is a partner with the Atlanta law firm of Taylor Busch Slipakoff & Duma, LLP, and the leader of the firm’s labor and employment practice group. English regularly provides counseling and management training services to employers on general employment-related matters, including policies and procedures, risk management, and preventive practices. English defends employers in employment litigation and arbitration at the trial and appellate levels, appearing in federal and state courts throughout the country.
Cathy Hampton is founder and principal of Hampton Resources, Inc. in Manassas, Virginia. Hampton specializes in helping organizations manage strategic change, innovation, cultural transitions, and goal achievement. Her approach is tailored to meet needs with proven processes. Hampton is able to help employers avoid many of the common pitfalls that can tank otherwise well conceived initiatives. Her extensive experience enables her to facilitate solutions that focus on achieving maximum results with minimum investment.
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