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Auditing E-Discovery for Effectiveness and Efficiency
E-discovery is becoming increasingly challenging. Cloud
computing, mobile devices, social media and the Internet of Things
have individually and collectively added to its difficulty and cost.
These technologies contribute to the risk associated with e-discovery,
but adopting them is becoming a business imperative for enhancing
customer experiences, reducing costs and aracting younger
employees. The result is exponential growth in the amount of data
created and used by organizations.
This data explosion is oen created and processed on
devices outside of IT's control. These data are housed in a virtual
environment managed by a third party and increasingly subject
to e-discovery. The complexity and criticality of e-discovery are
transforming it from an information technology problem to an
enterprise issue, making it the concern of board members and senior
executives. They are looking for assurance that the risk is managed
and that the enterprise can effectively and efficiently respond to
requests –– an assurance best provided by audit professionals.
The Role of Auditors
Auditors serve a unique position in the enterprise: while they are
employees reporting within the organizational structure, they also
serve as independent assessors and fact finders. They can look at
business functions and operations, identifying potential risks and
areas of non-compliance to policy. Aer completing their review and
analysis of business operations, auditors issue recommendations
to executives and boards concerning risk management, policy
compliance and organizational effectiveness, which are then
acted upon by management. The independence and far-reaching
by Ron Hale of ISACA
Auditing E-Discovery for
Effectiveness and Efficiency
