Hillary Clinton never imagined her digital naivety would light up a public relation scandal due to “missing” personal emails.
Nigel Wright, former Chief of Staff to Canada’s ex Prime Minister, could not have anticipated his quick “Good to go” email would help feed the acrimonious criminal trial of a former friend thrown under the political bus.
And more recently, David Livingston, former Ontario Chief of Staff to Dalton McGuinty, is now facing criminal mischief charges for allegedly authorizing the destruction of possible incriminating emails.
Electronic breadcrumbs have bitten some of the most astute political gamers. But you my friend, will be one step ahead of most of your colleagues if you understand your e-obligations and take simple steps to CYA (Cover Your Ass) in a digital world. [Read more…] about What Are You Trying To Prove (or Hide): A Modern Guide to E-Discovery and Digital CYA