Legal Hold
A process that requires preserving relevant documents and data when a legal matter is expected.
What is Legal Hold?
A Legal Hold is a process requiring an organization to preserve relevant documents, emails, and electronically stored information (ESI) when litigation, audit, or investigation is reasonably anticipated, preventing destruction or alteration of evidence.
Why It Matters?
It ensures compliance, protects against spoliation claims, and maintains the integrity of evidence for legal proceedings.
Example
A company issues a legal hold to employees after receiving notice of a potential employment lawsuit, instructing them to retain all relevant emails and records.
Related Terms
Mediation
Litigation