Course Details

Managing electronic Records for Litigation and Compliance Training Course

INTRODUCTION

"Safeguard your organization against legal and regulatory risks with our 'Managing Electronic Records for Litigation and Compliance' training course. In today's digital age, electronic records are central to both litigation and compliance. This course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage electronically stored information (ESI), ensuring legal defensibility and regulatory adherence. Learn how to implement robust e-discovery processes, manage legal holds, and maintain compliance with data retention requirements. Protect your organization from costly litigation and regulatory penalties by mastering the art of electronic records management."

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Legal Professionals (Attorneys, Paralegals)
• Compliance Officers
• Records Managers
• IT Professionals
• Risk Managers
• E-Discovery Specialists
• Anyone responsible for managing electronic records in a legal or regulatory context.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the legal and regulatory requirements for managing electronic records.
• Implement effective e-discovery processes.
• Manage legal holds and preservation obligations.
• Ensure data integrity and authenticity for litigation.
• Develop and maintain data retention and disposal policies.
• Utilize technology for efficient ESI management.
• Understand the role of metadata in e-discovery and compliance.
• Train employees on best practices for electronic records management.

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to Electronic Records and Legal Obligations

• Overview of ESI and its legal significance.
• Understanding the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and relevant state rules.
• The importance of data preservation and legal holds.
• Key terminology and concepts.

Module 2: E-Discovery Process and Best Practices

• Understanding the e-discovery lifecycle (identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, production).
• Developing e-discovery protocols and workflows.
• Utilizing e-discovery software and tools.
• Managing third-party data and cloud-based ESI.

Module 3: Legal Holds and Preservation Obligations

• Implementing legal hold procedures.
• Managing data preservation notices and releases.
• Ensuring compliance with legal hold requirements.
• Addressing spoliation and sanctions.

Module 4: Data Integrity and Authenticity

• Ensuring data integrity and chain of custody.
• Utilizing metadata for authentication.
• Managing data encryption and access controls.
• Addressing data alteration and manipulation.

Module 5: Data Retention and Disposal Policies

• Developing and implementing data retention schedules.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory retention requirements.
• Managing data disposal and destruction.
• Addressing data migration and legacy systems.

Module 6: Technology for ESI Management

• Overview of e-discovery and records management software.
• Utilizing metadata management tools.
• Implementing data analytics and predictive coding.
• Managing cloud-based ESI.

Module 7: Metadata and Its Role in Litigation and Compliance

• Understanding the importance of metadata in e-discovery.
• Utilizing metadata for search and retrieval.
• Managing metadata for compliance reporting.
• Addressing metadata preservation and alteration.

Module 8: Employee Training and Best Practices

• Developing employee training programs on electronic records management.
• Promoting best practices for data handling and preservation.
• Ensuring employee awareness of legal hold obligations.
• Q&A and course review.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com