Category: Preserving Materials During Investigations

Preserving Materials During Investigations – In government investigations, preservation obligations for documents and digital materials are critical to ensuring that all relevant evidence remains intact and available for review. Entities involved are required to implement stringent measures to prevent the loss, alteration, or destruction of both physical documents and digital data. This includes maintaining secure storage environments, using proper labeling and documentation practices, and applying cybersecurity protocols to protect digital materials from unauthorized access or tampering. Compliance with these obligations is essential for maintaining the integrity of the investigative process and ensuring that all evidence can be accurately assessed and utilized in legal proceedings.

FTC-PR-240126-1

Agency Rules Categories Federal News Sources FTC FTC-24 FTC-2401 Preserving Materials During Investigations

FTC-PR-240126-1 (Jan. 26, 2024)  FTC and DOJ Update Guidance That Reinforces Parties’ Preservation Obligations for Collaboration Tools and Ephemeral Messaging The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department today announced that both agencies are updating language in their standard preservation letters and specifications for all second requests, voluntary access letters, and compulsory legal process, including grand […]

DOJ-PR-24-95

Agency Rules Categories DOJ DOJ-24 DOJ-2401 Federal News Sources Preserving Materials During Investigations

DOJ-PR-24-95 (Jan. 26, 2024)  Justice Department and the FTC Update Guidance that Reinforces Parties’ Preservation Obligations for Collaboration Tools and Ephemeral Messaging The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced that both agencies are updating language in their standard preservation letters and specifications for all second requests, voluntary access letters […]