At what point does Initial Discovery occur during the discovery process?

Initial Discovery is a key phase in the discovery process, particularly in handling e-discovery and data processing. It is defined as the initial steps of examining and analyzing the data collected from various sources. This typically occurs when the percentage bar displays 0-25%.

At this stage, the data being processed is in its early phase, where initial assessments and the identification of relevant data types take place. The percentage bar reflects the progress of the overall data processing, and the 0-25% range signifies that the process is just beginning, focusing on examining the raw data collected. This is an important step that sets the foundation for subsequent stages of review, categorization, and analysis of the information.

As the percentage bar increases beyond this range, the processing transitions from initial discovery to more advanced stages of analysis and review, where specific relevance and responsiveness to legal requirements are assessed.