litigation holds

A litigation hold is a directive used by organizations to preserve all relevant documents and electronic information when a legal dispute is anticipated. This means that the company must halt any routine destruction or alteration of records, ensuring that evidence is kept intact for potential court proceedings. The goal is to prevent the loss of important information that may be crucial for resolving the legal matter. It applies to emails, documents, and any other data that could be relevant to the case, helping to maintain the integrity of the evidence in the legal process.