Key benefits of an eDiscovery review platform

Several benefits are associated with reviewing data in a dedicated eDiscovery review platform compared to undertaking that review where the data may be located or centrally in some form of data storage, i.e., Windows or File Explorer. Further, accuracy, efficiency and transparency risks are mitigated and substantially reduced when adopting a specialist eDiscovery workflow and relevant tools.

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• Efficiency: An eDiscovery database allows for a faster and more efficient review of data, as it allows for advanced searching (using keywords, dates, or file types). It can also allow for the creation of custom filters, categorization, or tagging of documents, making it easier to locate relevant information. Additionally, an eDiscovery database can use advanced analytics and machine learning to automatically identify and prioritise relevant data, reducing the time and effort required to review large datasets and find important information.

• Consistency: By using an eDiscovery database, all stakeholders involved in the discovery process can use the same tools and processes to review the data, ensuring consistency in the results. This ensures that all relevant data is captured and reviewed and that all stakeholders have access to the same information.

• Security: An eDiscovery database can provide added security for sensitive or confidential data by allowing user-level access controls and other forms of data protection. This can include measures such as encryption, password protection, and secure data transfer protocols to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to the data. Additionally, an eDiscovery database can also include audit trails to track who has accessed the data, and when.

• Collaboration: An eDiscovery database allows multiple stakeholders to collaborate on the review process. For example, an eDiscovery database can allow multiple parties to access and review the data, and to share notes, comments, or questions with one another. This can be especially useful in cases where multiple teams or individuals are working on the same case and need to share information and collaborate on the review process.

• Scalability: An eDiscovery database can be easily scaled to handle large amounts of data, which is especially important in cases with a large volume of electronically stored information. As the volume of data continues to grow, an eDiscovery database can be scaled up to handle the increased amount of information and to ensure that all relevant data is captured and reviewed. This can help mitigate the risks and costs associated with data review and ensure that all relevant information is considered in the discovery process.