What is ISO/IEC 27050-1 about?
Electronic discovery is the process of discovering pertinent Electronically Stored Information (ESI) or data by one or more parties involved in an investigation or litigation or similar proceeding. ISO/IEC 27050-1 provides an overview of electronic discovery. ISO/IEC 27050-1 is the fourth part of the ISO/IEC 27050 series of standards that defines related terms and describes the concepts, including, but not limited to, identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, analysis, and production of ESI. ISO/IEC 27050-1 also identifies other relevant standards (e.g. ISO/IEC 27037) and how they relate to, and interact with, electronic discovery activities.
Note: ISO/IEC 27050-1 is relevant to both non-technical and technical personnel involved in some or all of the electronic discovery activities, and it is not intended to contradict or supersede local jurisdictional laws and regulations, so exercise care to ensure compliance with the prevailing jurisdictional requirements.
Who is ISO/IEC 27050-1 for?
ISO/IEC 27050-1 on information security management system is useful for:
- All organizations
- Government sector
- Law firms
Why should you use ISO/IEC 27050-1?
Electronic discovery often serves as a driver for investigations as well as evidence acquisition and handling activities. In addition, the sensitivity and criticality of the data sometimes necessitate protections like storage security to guard against data breaches.
ISO/IEC 27050-1 provides an overview of electronic discovery and describes related terminology, concepts, and processes.  ISO/IEC 27050-1 seeks to help organizations manage ESI in the context of eDiscovery and assist them with any form of investigation of ESI. ISO/IEC 27050-1 assist with any legal and regulatory requirements that are impacted by technology developments and the growth of big data. 
