Risks:

• Legal and Regulatory: Failure to produce relevant digital records during litigation or investigations can result in legal penalties.

• Transparency and Accountability: The public sector is often held to higher standards of transparency, and any perceived lapses can erode public trust.

• Data Security: The broad scope of eDiscovery can expose sensitive data if not managed correctly.

Needs:

• Integrated eDiscovery Platforms: Tools that can efficiently process, analyze, review, and produce vast amounts of electronic data.

• Training: Regular training sessions for staff to handle eDiscovery requests effectively and within legal guidelines.

• Clear Protocols: Well-defined procedures for how to handle, process, and respond to eDiscovery requests.

Solution: Exterro integrates the entire e-discovery process, allowing users to quickly access case facts at a significantly reduced cost.

Risks:

• Evidence Integrity: Any compromise in the chain of custody or handling of digital evidence can render it inadmissible in court.

• Data Breaches: Ineffective forensic investigations can miss vital breach indicators, leading to further data exposure.

Needs:

• Expert Personnel: Skilled professionals adept in forensic investigations, handling, and analysis.

• Advanced Forensic Tools: State-of-the-art software and hardware to extract, analyze, and preserve digital evidence.

• Secure Infrastructure: Secure storage and processing facilities to ensure evidence integrity.

Solution: Exterro achieves a detailed understanding of the events and the involved parties. Leveraging our digital forensics proficiency, Exterro FTK® solutions provide the necessary tools for analyzing computers, mobile devices, and network communications. The more you know, the more you can accomplish.

Risks:

• Delayed Responses: Not meeting FOIA/PRR deadlines can result in legal consequences and public trust erosion.

• Over-disclosure: Releasing too much information can compromise security, privacy, or ongoing investigations.

• Under-disclosure: Failing to release all relevant records can be seen as a lack of transparency or an attempt to hide information.

Needs:

• Automated Processing Tools: Systems that can quickly sift through vast amounts of data to identify and redact relevant records.

• Transparent Workflows: Clear processes for how FOIA/PRR requests are handled and escalated.

• Redaction Tools: Efficient means to redact sensitive information while maintaining the integrity of the document.

Solution: Exterro coordinates the complete FOIA/PRR procedure, from receiving requests (through a public interface portal) to searching, reviewing, and delivering the requested documents.