Understanding e-Discovery Data Types and Collection Costs

About two years ago, I discovered this article on the different types of electronic discovery & forensic collections and associated costs.  I recently referred a client to this article and wanted to share it with those who may not have come across it.  Corporate Technology Counsel for Fios, Mary Mack, is the author of the book, A Process of Illumination: The Practical Guide to Electronic Discovery."  This excerpt from her book was posted at the FindLaw blog.  Great read that puts into perspective the different types of collections, and it also clarified some of the jargon used among e-discovery and forensics professionals.

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Digital Detectives Podcast - Subscribe Now!

I cannot express enough how pleased I am with the Digital Detectives Podcast, hosted by John and Sharon of Sensei Enterprises. Listening as a digital forensics professional, I find myself thinking about the insight my clients could gain by listening. The show surfs the barrel of the proverbial e-Discovery wave, speaking with many of the most well-known experts about real and current issues involving electronic discovery and computer forensics. Whether an attorney, e-Discovery or forensics professional, or CEO/CTO/CIO of a corporation, this is a great investment of your time. The knowledge gained from these discussions can help you or your clients save time and money.

Since the majority of our readership is law firms, I want to present two episodes I found to be particularly relevant to you:

The Deplorable State of Law Firm Security

Current Issues in Computer Forensics