Daniel Garrie, Neutral And Special Master, Cited For His Expertise In Global Cloud Computing Article

Daniel Garrie, a thought leader in the burgeoning field of eDiscovery and global cloud computing, Senior Managing Partner and General Counsel at FSRDG, and Chair of ARC's eDiscovery and Forensics Panel, was quoted on the legal challenges of cloud computing in MIT's Technology Review, October 18, 2011. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) October 25, 2011 - In the article, "Transcending Borders but Not Laws," the author notes that as more companies turn to cloud-based servers for scalable, cost-effective data storage and management, legal complications arise. The nature of cloud computing, or the delivery of hosting and other services via the internet, frequently results in the physical location of a company's data existing thousands of miles away from the company itself. As countries have diverse laws and mandates governing data privacy, a company may not be aware of the potential exposure of their data to government entities. For example, the United States is both the hub of cloud service providers and one of the strictest in terms of government regulation of data, especially after the passing of the Patriot Act in 2001.

Mr. Garrie, who has been published extensively on the subject, and frequently advises law firms and Fortune 500 companies on the risks and benefits of cloud computing states: "this article picks up on a key challenge of the globalization of data through the cloud. Those of us involved in both the legal and technology fields have seen this coming, but there clearly needs to be more discussion between technologists and legal professionals, as the law must take into consideration that sensitive data is more nomadic than ever."

Focused Solution Recourse Delivery Group (FSRDG) is a legal strategy and electronic forensics consulting firm based in Seattle, with offices nationwide. FSRDG's experts, with advanced degrees and experience in both technology and the law, work with clients to solve the complex issues surrounding E-Discovery, cyber security, and data privacy. For more information or to receive a copy of the cited article, write to nora ( @ ) fsrdg dot com, or visit www.fsrdg.com.

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