E-Discovery in the Cloud

The cloud is a pretty broad concept and to talk about anything in the cloud means a lot of different things. This applies to e-discovery as with other areas. In e-discovery, the question is gaining access to key data in the event of a legal action.

A host of issues arises, however. Storage in the cloud can mean storage with a number of different hosts. You may not know where the data is stored by those hosts and need to go through them to find it. Also, the agreement with the host may or may not contain procedures in the event of discovery hearings. Can you retain control over the data if it is subpoenaed? Also, does the data remain in your possession and control under the terms of the agreement?

These may not be crucial issues in the normal conduct of business, but they may become very important quickly in the event of a legal action. Check for more here.