What Microsoft eDiscovery does
Microsoft eDiscovery facilitates the electronic discovery process, a crucial step in legal proceedings and regulatory investigations. It allows IT and legal teams to locate, preserve, and collect electronically stored information (ESI) relevant to a case. The process typically involves identifying potential data sources, placing legal holds on relevant data to prevent deletion or modification, collecting data, processing it for review, and finally, producing the data in a legally acceptable format. Premium capabilities add custodian management, advanced analytics, and predictive coding to streamline the review process.
eDiscovery in Australian tenants today
In AU mid-market organisations, the decision between Microsoft eDiscovery (Standard) and Premium often hinges on the volume and complexity of anticipated data discovery requests. Standard is suitable for smaller, less complex matters. Premium is essential for larger cases, particularly those involving multiple custodians, complex search requirements, or regulatory investigations under the OAIC or APRA CPS 234. The Notifiable Data Breach scheme mandates prompt investigation and remediation following a suspected breach, and eDiscovery tools are vital in this process. Consideration of ASIC reporting obligations is also relevant for financial services organisations.