Using the Cloud Responsibly
An FAQ for Legal Holds, E-Discovery, and Business Continuity
Have you considered your department’s business continuity procedures when storing department information in locations such as Google Shared Drive, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft OneDrive? Can your department access needed information if you are unexpectedly out? Have you considered E-Discovery or Open Records Request processes when leveraging these cloud tools?
With all of the file storage, sharing, and collaboration tools available, our desire to improve collaboration and efficiency often overshadows potential legal and operational risks. This FAQ is intended to help inform your decision-making.