Automated Deletion Automated Deletiontechnology enables a user to program an application that will enable deletion of application content within a set period of time, typically determined by the program user. Automated Deletion has traditionally been associated with email and other information systems. Automated Deletion features are available with Ephemeral Messaging and on certain Text Messaging applications including iMessage, found on iPhones and other Apple electronic devices. References: Fed. R. Civ. P. 37(e) advisory committee’s note to 2015 amendment; DR Distributors, LLC v. 21 Century ..read more

[Arlington, VA, April 10, 2023] – Innovative Driven (ID), a company dedicated to helping law firms, corporations, and government agencies use their data to achieve their goals, grow their business, and operate efficiently, is proud to announce that Philip Favro, Principal, will present the session “US Case Law Update: The Judiciary’s Impact on Key Information Governance Issues” at the upcoming MER Conference on May 22. Phil is joined on the panel by Hon. Heather McShain, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Northern District of Illinois. MER equips information governance practitioners to bett ..read more

[Arlington, VA, April 6, 2023] – Innovative Driven (ID), a company dedicated to helping law firms, corporations, and government agencies use their data to achieve their goals, grow their business, and operate efficiently, is excited to announce that Eric P. Mandel, Principal, and Expert Consultant, has been appointed to the Sedona Conference Working Group 6 Steering Committee. The Sedona Conference operates under the mission of moving the law forward in a reasoned and just way. The Working Group Series Membership Program offers a vehicle for those who wish to support the mission ..read more

By: Philip Favro, Principal, PRESA Consulting ESI protocols have become an increasingly contentious issue in eDiscovery. While ideally setting the framework for basic issues such as form of production, metadata fields, and load file specifications, ESI protocols have become bogged down in negotiations over search procedures and family productions of hyperlinked documents. Worse, some parties memorialize preservation procedures in ESI Protocols. As reflected in the recent In re Keurig Green Mountain Single-Serve Coffee Antitrust Litigation case, noncompliance with preservation provisions in an ..read more

By: Andrew Schwartz, VP of Managed Services In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies are under immense pressure to optimize their operations and improve their bottom line. One way to achieve this is through outsourcing non-core functions to managed services vendors. Managed services vendors provide specialized expertise, tools, and services that enable organizations to focus on their core competencies while leaving the rest to the experts. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of having a managed services vendor. Access to Expertise: Managed services vendors have a team ..read more

Assessment Services – IG, Data, Privacy, MS365, eDiscovery, and Litigation Readiness  Our consultants can conduct thorough assessments of your data ecosystem. During our assessments, we will evaluate existing policies and practices, provide estimates on the true costs of managing your data, outline your corresponding goals and priorities, and then devise a plan to help you achieve them.   Data Inventory and Mapping Services  A data map helps organizations stay compliant with privacy regulations by making sure data is collected and used properly. This knowledge is essential ..read more

By: Cathey Fetgatter, Sr. VP, Analytics & Managed Review Technology-assisted review (TAR) and analytics have become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in the legal and e-discovery industries. However, there is a common misconception that TAR and analytics are only suitable for large-scale reviews. In reality, TAR and analytics can be just as effective and efficient in smaller reviews and may even provide greater benefits in some cases. In this blog, we will explore some of the benefits of using TAR and analytics on smaller reviews.  Increased Speed and Efficiency  ..read more

[Arlington, VA, March 8, 2023] – Innovative Driven (ID), a company dedicated to helping law firms, corporations, and government agencies use their data to achieve their goals, grow their business, and operate efficiently, is excited to announce a new leadership structure with the appointment of co-presidents. Bryan Campbell, ID’s former Chief Operating Officer, and April Pish, ID’s former Chief People Officer and General Counsel, will jointly lead the organization, bringing a wealth of experience, perspective, and knowledge to their new roles. This move reflects ID’s commitment ..read more

By: Billy Eccleston, VP of eDiscovery Services In today’s world, where digital data has become an essential part of our lives, it is crucial to understand the importance of data clarification and assessment. Data clarification refers to the process of analyzing and evaluating data to understand its content and context, while data assessment involves reviewing and validating data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.  Data clarification and assessment are vital for businesses, organizations, and individuals who deal with large amounts of data. In particular, these processes are esse ..read more

By: Billy Ecclestson, VP of eDiscovery Services Slack is a popular communication tool used by many businesses and organizations to facilitate collaboration and communication among team members. With the vast amount of data that is generated in Slack, it can be challenging to pinpoint specific data when needed, especially during litigation. However, with the ability to pinpoint data in Slack, businesses and organizations can save time, money, and resources by avoiding the need to process the entire environment prior to litigation.  Pinpointing data in Slack involves identifying and retriev ..read more