What Is Chain of Custody? A Guide for Ediscovery Teams

Summary Key Takeaways for Legal Teams What Does Chain of Custody Mean in Legal Contexts? How Chain of Custody Works in Practice Collection Handling and Access Storage and Preservation Transfers Presentation or Production Why Chain of Custody Matters in Legal Matters Chain of Custody for Digital Evidence Role of Metadata, Access Logs, and Audit Trails What Happens if the Chain of Custody Is Broken? Understanding the Consequences of a Broken Chain of Custody Direct Evidence Challenges and Inadmissibility Reduced Weight and Credibility Increased Scrutiny From Understanding Chain of Custody to Def