Data Retrieval
/ˈdeɪtə rɪˈtriːvəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of extracting or accessing stored information, often from databases or electronic records, for legal or evidentiary purposes.
The attorney requested data retrieval from the company's servers to gather evidence.
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- data retrieval
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Commentary
In legal contexts, data retrieval commonly pertains to obtaining electronically stored information during discovery; clarity in specifying scope and methods is crucial in drafting agreements.
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