Extract from Monica Harris’s article “Navigating the Challenges of Mobile Data in eDiscovery: Insights from Cellebrite and Relativity”
Key takeaways from our on-demand webinar on ‘How to Simplify Modern Mobile Data Collection and Review’.
In recent years, the significance of mobile data in the field of law, particularly in e-discovery, has grown exponentially. Factors such as remote work and the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to a dramatic increase in the percentage of cases involving mobile phones. Some estimates suggest that as much as 90% or 75% of cases now require mobile data collection.
This trend has led to a surge in mobile data-related cases in e-discovery, including significant sanctions against companies by the FTC. As mobile data continues to shape the legal landscape, industry leaders like Cellebrite and Relativity are collaborating to understand and address the challenges faced by their joint customers
Preservation Challenges: Preserving mobile data presents unique challenges compared to traditional data sources like email. Unlike email, mobile data lacks preservation in place options, making it difficult to ensure data integrity. Additionally, accessing the phones of custodians and targeting the most relevant data poses hurdles in the process. The rise of personal devices being used for work (BYOD) further complicates the task of targeting specific data, such as text messages related to case themes.
