New Data Types and eDiscovery: From Social Media and Slack to the Cloud

While the collection phase of legal discovery only consumes between 8-12% of each dollar spent on eDiscovery, it is increasingly becoming the most critical and complex task in the eDiscovery lifecycle based on the accelerating introduction of new data types along with new input and storage technologies. From the expanding universe of social media applications such as Twitter and Tic-Tok to modern productivity tools ranging from Slack to Office 365, eDiscovery professionals continually are challenged with identifying and understanding new types of data. In this expert presentation, computer forensics and eDiscovery authorities Michael Sarlo and John Wilson will share an overview of critical considerations, proven protocols, and best practices for discovering and dealing with new types of data. Presentation highlights include: Emerging Types of Data + GSuite: Collection, Processing, and Review Considerations + O365: Collection, Processing, and Review Considerations + Slack and Other Web-Based Collaboration Platforms: Fundamentals and Collection Considerations Web-Based Collections + Considering APIs: Definition and Description + Two Major Methods of Cloud Collection: Data+Metadata and Web Imaging + From Calculable Websites to Stealth Collections Expert Speakers + Michael Sarlo, EnCE, CBE, CCLO, RCA, CCPA Michael Sarlo is a Partner and Executive Vice President of eDiscovery and Digital Forensics for HaystackID. In this role, Michael facilitates all operations related to electronic discovery, digital forensics, and litigation strategy both in the US and abroad. + John Wilson, ACE, AME, CBE As Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics at HaystackID, John is a certified forensic examiner, licensed private investigator, and information technology veteran with more than two decades of experience working with the US Government and both public and private companies.