One of the most perplexing challenges in storing electronic data is the host of international transfer and privacy laws that multinational corporations must consider when litigation rears its ugly head. Due to differences in the discovery process, particularly between the United States and the European Union, it’s critical that multinationals be prepared to handle preservation, transfer and production of relevant documents in a way that does not violate the spirit of these international laws. The PREX15 panel “Global Data Protection & Preservation” looked at these challenges and offered attendees suggestions for mitigating the challenge of international data collection. Here are five key takealways from the show.
1. Oceans Apart
