Multimedia liabilities

Article Abstract:

Companies and the public are just beginning to understand that electronic, multimedia communication is not a transitory form and can generate unwelcome litigation. Company users have already posted sexual, offensive and rude messages on general access areas while some examples of personal use include a threat left on voice mail. Currently, electronic messages, including those that have been deleted, are admissible and discoverable under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34(a). Therefore, when installing a multimedia messaging system, liability issues must be considered.

Analysis, Corporations, Tort liability, Multimedia technology, Multimedia systems, Tort liability of corporations

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Loss of data control plagues many corporations; regulation of information wanes with the increasing dominance of networked PCs and e-mail

Article Abstract:

Corporations must have comprehensive data control policies to prevent the loss or theft of important business information as well as ensuring that the necessary evidence is on hand should the company be sued. These policies should regulate individual users' ability to access, change or disseminate information, establish guidelines for electronic data storage and deletion routines, establish backup policies and tell employees what kinds of personal software can be installed.

Protection and preservation, Confidential communications, Business records

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Smoking microchip tells it all; computer forensic experts mine hard drives for data that too-clever users thought long deleted

Article Abstract:

The ability of computer forensics experts to detect electronic evidence in discoverable format is discussed. Electronic evidence discovery can apply to trade secret and employment discrimination litigation. Tips for choosing experts are given.

United States, Investigations, Electronic mail systems

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