E-DISCOVERY DECISION SUPPORT
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for managing data for e-discovery on a computer comprising a processor and a memory, the processor configured to implement steps stored in the memory, comprising the steps of:
- generating, with the computer, a virtual interview to capture the custodians'"'"' knowledge;
receiving, with the computer, a plurality of virtual interview responses;
determining, with the computer, a list of custodians based on the virtual interview responses;
searching, with the computer, for a list of data sources for each custodian;
generating, with the computer, an enterprise map; and
generating, with the computer, a plurality of instructions for collecting and preserving data based on any of the following;
the virtual interview responses, the list of custodians, the list of data sources for each custodian, and the enterprise map.
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Abstract
Information is gathered from virtual interview responses, an enterprise map, and data repositories. A legal communications and collections component administers virtual interviews. The legal group annotates the virtual interview responses to add data obtained through follow-up interviews, etc. A search engine searches for a list of data sources for each custodian. Preservation and collection instructions are generated either manually or automatically. Custodians can be selectively added to the instructions based on the virtual interview responses. The instructions for the custodians are grouped according to the data source. The preservation and collection instructions are transmitted to the IT staff or data sources for implementation.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for managing data for e-discovery on a computer comprising a processor and a memory, the processor configured to implement steps stored in the memory, comprising the steps of:
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generating, with the computer, a virtual interview to capture the custodians'"'"' knowledge; receiving, with the computer, a plurality of virtual interview responses; determining, with the computer, a list of custodians based on the virtual interview responses; searching, with the computer, for a list of data sources for each custodian; generating, with the computer, an enterprise map; and generating, with the computer, a plurality of instructions for collecting and preserving data based on any of the following;
the virtual interview responses, the list of custodians, the list of data sources for each custodian, and the enterprise map. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for managing data for e-discovery, comprising:
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a memory; a processor, the processor configured to implement instructions stored in the memory, the memory storing executable instructions; a legal communications and collections (LCC) component for generating a virtual interview to capture the custodians'"'"' knowledge and for receiving a plurality of virtual interview responses; a search engine for searching for a list of data sources for each custodian; an enterprise map component for generating an enterprise map; wherein the LCC component generates a plurality of instructions for collecting and preserving data based on any of the following;
the virtual interview responses, the list of custodians, the list of data sources for each custodian, and the enterprise map. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer program product for tracking managing data for e-discovery comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing program code for executing the following steps:
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generating a virtual interview to capture the custodian'"'"'s knowledge; receiving a plurality of virtual interview responses; determining a list of custodians based on the virtual interview responses; searching for a list of data sources for each custodian; generating an enterprise map; and generating a plurality of instructions for collecting and preserving data based on any of the following;
the virtual interview responses, the list of custodians, the list of data sources for each custodian, and the enterprise map. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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