ISO/IEC 27050 – eDiscovery Assessment
At Company Certification Int., we provide conformity assessment services based on ISO/IEC 27050, the international guideline for handling electronic discovery (eDiscovery) in a legally sound and secure manner. While it is not certifiable, demonstrating alignment with this standard supports legal readiness, digital forensics integrity, and data privacy compliance.
What Is ISO/IEC 27050?
ISO/IEC 27050 is a multi-part guideline that focuses on the processes and principles involved in eDiscovery, i.e., identifying, preserving, collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) for legal and investigative purposes.
The standard helps ensure:
Lawful and defensible handling of electronic evidence
Collaboration between legal, IT, and compliance teams
Protection of sensitive and personal data
Chain-of-custody and audit trail integrity
Risk and cost control during litigation or investigations
Our Assessment Services
Our eDiscovery Assessment includes:
Evaluation of your existing eDiscovery policies and workflows
Mapping against ISO/IEC 27050 guidance
Gap analysis and compliance recommendations
Integration guidance with legal and information governance systems
Issuance of a Conformity Assessment Certificate
Key Benefits
Ensures defensible legal processes for ESI handling
Minimizes data loss, tampering, or procedural errors
Reduces legal and regulatory risk exposure
Enhances readiness for litigation, audits, or incident response
Demonstrates privacy-conscious data handling
Who Should Consider This?
Legal and compliance departments
Organizations involved in litigation or regulatory audits
IT service providers handling third-party data
Financial, healthcare, and telecom companies
Any business subject to digital forensic or court discovery processes
What You’ll Receive
eDiscovery Compliance Assessment Report
Actionable recommendations for improvement
Optional privacy and legal awareness training
Conformity Certificate (non-accredited)
Our Approach
Remote assessment with interviews and document review
Review of systems, logs, data storage, and protocols
Collaborative improvement planning with your teams
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can an organization be certified for ISO/IEC 27050?
A1: No. It's a guideline, not a certifiable standard. We offer conformity assessments to verify alignment.
Q2: What parts of eDiscovery does the standard cover?
A2: It includes identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, and production of ESI.
Q3: Is this useful for organizations outside the legal industry?
A3: Yes. Any organization subject to regulatory audits or legal proceedings benefits from ISO/IEC 27050 alignment.
Q4: Will the assessment help with compliance or litigation readiness?
A4: Absolutely. It ensures your digital evidence handling is defensible, auditable, and privacy-compliant.
Be Legally Ready – Secure Your Digital Evidence
Get ahead of legal risk with ISO/IEC 27050 eDiscovery Assessment by Company Certification Int.
The Certification Process
Online gap analysis allows us to see the current
- quality benchmark within your organization,
- the finances required
- the time required for this project (System and Certification Fee)
Your Estimate will be shared with you in 24 hours.
Upon Estimate Approval the project starts:
- A client executive is assigned to your project
- Contact information is shared with you
- The Payment details are provided to you
All Support is delivered Online.
The Client Executive will provide the Documentation Templates and explain to you how to amend it.
You will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Identify your core or business processes.
- Amend documentation that meets your business needs. (Policy statements, objectives, manuals, work instructions, job descriptions, forms.)
- Encourage employees to be aware of the new documented system
- Review, approve, and distribute the documents to those who need access to the information.
- Ensure procedures are being performed as documented.
- Ensure employees are trained properly for the tasks they are performing.
- Create effective reporting systems.
- Monitor the effectiveness of your processes through the use of measurable data, where possible.
- Review and take action to improve in the areas required.
- Plan internal auditing activities.
- Submit your management system documentation for review to ensure it complies with the applicable standard.
- Prepare for review by an external auditor to confirm that the system’s requirements are being satisfied and that the management system is implemented effectively.
- Obtain ISO Certifcaiton
- This periodic on-site review is usually conducted annually.
- It ensures that the certified business continues to comply with Standard requirements, as confirmed during the Recertification Audit at the certification cycle's outset.
- Most are conducted remotely.
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