Key E-Discovery Concepts: Processing 101 for Attorneys
kCura offers a close look at key concepts behind processing — a technical but critical aspect of any e-discovery project. The article, written by Rene Laurens, is posted on The Relativity Blog on kCura’s website.
“When client data begins to arrive, processing is necessary to convert the native files into searchable information, ensure the integrity of your data, and prepare it for review,”
Laurens writes. “While you will likely spend most of your time in review and might not be as involved during processing, it can be helpful to understand what happens during this phase—especially if you’re getting regular updates from your case team and want to put some context around the steps they’re taking to make your data visible.”
She discusses such processing terms as normalizing data, flattening data, parent and child documents, de-duplication, de-nisting, control number and time zones.
