Companies must consider the importance of an effective email archiving policy as e-discovery and lawsuits more frequently make reference to email business records. Email archiving policies reduce the risks and penalties that companies face, making it a differentiating factor in both the courtroom and the boardroom.

This e-book chapter, brought to you by TechTarget, addresses the following topics:

• What is the purpose of an email archiving policy?
  
• What qualifies as acceptable use?
  
• Email management and retention
  
• Staff roles and responsibilities