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Axis Insurance Company v. American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc. (N.D. Ind. 2021)

eDiscovery Law

Key Insight: Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel sought missing documents and communications from, and the correction of metadata “issues” from Defendant and its parent company (via third party subpoena), and sought an award of attorney’s fees and costs.

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The Cost of Non-Compliance: Financial Implications of Inadequate Legal Holds

Gimmal

When litigation is imminent or ongoing, a legal hold serves as a formal notification to retain all documents, electronic data, and other evidence that may pertain to the case. This preservation duty is not just a best practice; it’s a legal requirement that, if ignored, can result in court sanctions and other penalties.

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Data security: Why a proactive stance is best

IBM Big Data Hub

Closely related to data security and an integral part of taking a proactive stance toward it is data privacy , or how data is stored, accessed and secured against improper access, theft or other loss. A comprehensive data security strategy includes people, processes and technology. Where do data breaches originate?

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UAE: Federal level data protection law enacted

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has enacted its long awaited federal level data protection law. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data Protection (“ PDPL ”), which was issued on 26 September 2021. The Data Protection Office. This article examines some of its key features. Definitions.