Electronic data management system is a software processing wherein the retrieval and management of data is done through electronic means. The disadvantages of using air mails, snail mails, paper documentation and the likes are now far off with this new technology for data management.
Unlike the traditional method of data processing, electronic data management system has an air tight security that guards important information and documents. However this type of data management system allows a user to erase certain documents or alter the composition of the data at any given point. But the said flaw and the erased document can be retrieved by the use of special software commands or tools. This retrieval operation is termed as data discovery. The deleted document is not totally scrapped out of the system but instead set aside for retrieval. This tool is very important for legal implications.
This electronic data management system should be:
* The counsel or advocate should have knowledge regarding the clients' information management processes and hoe they operate, as well as the information that is received or stored. The advocate also should make a logical and rational attempt to gain access to the files to make sure that the clients' electronic files' contents, backup and all the data concerned are appropriate.
* The advocate should review the information that should be disclosed with the client's presence to determine what documents or data should be disclosed. This feature comes in handy for legal purposes especially when supporting claims or defenses.
* The whole group of people who seek the retrieval of this electronic data management system information should notify the opposing group first for them to identify which type of information should be disclosed
* The parties involved, moreover should keep in mind that these guidelines may differ depending on the country or state they are in.
The mentioned capability and measures that should be taken in retrieving and exploring data with the use of electronic system delivers the careful disclosure and distribution of data to certain individuals or groups of people.
Electronic data management system provides a clear opportunity and a distinct choice for people between maintain privacy and disclosing information.
