Forensic Evidence Collection
When faced with the task of determining relevance at the start of the electronic discovery process, it is sometimes difficult to know exactly which pieces of digital evidence will become absolutely critical. In today’s increasingly digital realm, the strategies once employed to address and review traditional evidence have been re-written.
Since the integrity of electronically stored information, or ESI, can be compromised through simply opening and viewing files, it is important that you employ steps throughout your e-discovery strategy that ensure relevant information on a computer system will be found, authenticated and be able to be used as admissible evidence.
Fast & Efficient Forensic Evidence Collection
Whether you’re at the beginning of the discovery process or responding to a last minute production request, American Data Services can assist in the development and execution of forensic evidence collection plans that incorporate forensically sound and highly efficient practices in a manner that ensures 100% defensibility. Employing highly qualified forensic examiners coupled with industry-leading technologies and best practices, American Data Services will consult with both attorneys as well internal IT department staff on strategies to effectively collect all suspect electronic evidence from a myriad of sources including desktops, laptops, servers, email systems including MS Exchange, GroupWise and Lotus Notes, UNIX, AS/400 and legacy mainframe systems.
Our data collection protocols were designed with both defensibility and business continuity in mind ensuring the smoothest transition from collection to review. We maintain extensive documentation on every project we undertake to ensure data integrity and full chain of custody.
