Joseph Francoeur Michelle Vizzi
February 05, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer
Beware: Texts and Wearable Data Must Be Preserved, TooAttorneys need to be aware of technological advances in terms of preservation of evidence and new avenues for seeking relevant evidence. Spoliation sanctions, including adverse jury instructions, have been issued for the failure to preserve text messages. In addition, data from wearable technology, such as the Apple Watch and the Fitbit, can become relevant and material, while also raising concerns about consumer privacy rights.
By Joseph Francoeur, Michelle Vizzi and Sade A. Forte
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