Document Preservation
/ˈdɒkjʊmənt prɪˌzɜːrˈveɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process or practice of maintaining and protecting documents to ensure their integrity, authenticity, and availability for legal, regulatory, or evidentiary purposes.
The company implemented strict document preservation policies after receiving the litigation notice.
Forms
- document preservation
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Commentary
Document preservation is critical to compliance and litigation readiness, requiring clear protocols to avoid spoliation of evidence.
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