root@forensics:~$ open_glossary_term
SPOLIATION
Spoliation refers to the destruction, alteration, or failure to preserve evidence that may be relevant to a legal matter.
// PROFESSIONAL_DEFINITION
Spoliation
Spoliation refers to the destruction, alteration, or failure to preserve evidence that may be relevant to a legal matter.
Clients search this when they are concerned that evidence was deleted or that their own handling could create legal risk.
Stop destructive actions immediately and involve counsel when litigation risk exists.
// RELATED_TERMS