Overview

The abundance of electronic information created and stored by large organisations has made the adoption of efficient disclosure practices a more important corporate objective than ever.

Yet reviewing and producing information for inspection in response to disclosure obligations can be burdensome and expensive; while a disorganised or untimely disclosure can have disastrous consequences, including costly demands for specific disclosure, sanctions or the unintentional production of personal or privileged information.

By adopting an e-disclosure action plan based on the five tips discussed here, however, any company can implement an efficient strategy for meeting disclosure obligations that will minimise the impact of legal activity on ongoing business and reduce the cost of document review and production. Rather than face a fire drill with each disclosure event, some planning will have you ready to respond swiftly and cost-effectively.