Trustworthy Information Systems Handbook: Appendix G, Legal Risk Analysis
Legal Risk Analysis Tool: Possible Legal Consequences
If your records are:
- Lost or stolen
- Destroyed
- Inaccurate or corrupted
- Misused
- Mishandled (improper access)
- Required as evidence in litigation
- Required for audit purposes
you will face such possible legal consequences as:
- Being guilty of a misdemeanor
- Being unable to produce records in a lawsuit
- Having the credibility of your records challenged
- Spending time and money looking for records
- Having to give third parties access to your records and systems
- Facing fines and penalties
- Being liable for breach of contract
- Being unable to meet reporting requirements
- Being unable to provide evidence of compliance with regulations
- Being subjected to lawsuits
- Appearing negligent and/or reckless in your records management
- Appearing to intentionally obstruct justice
- Having your records refused as evidence
- Facing public relations problems
- Facing adverse rulings or inferences
The methodology and criteria set offered in the Trustworthy Information Systems Handbook will help you to mitigate the risks listed above.
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Legal Risk Analysis Tool: Options for Use
TIS Handbook last updated July 2002, Version 4.
