What is legal hold in SAP BC-ILM - Information Lifecycle Management?

SAP Term: legal hold

• Component: BC-ILM

• Component Name: Information Lifecycle Management

• Description: Lock on data that is assigned to a legal case so that this data cannot be deleted or destroyed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Legal hold is a feature of SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) that allows organizations to preserve data for legal purposes. It is used to ensure that data is not deleted or modified during the course of a legal investigation or dispute. The legal hold feature allows organizations to place a “hold” on certain data, preventing it from being deleted or modified until the legal process is complete.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the legal hold feature, an organization must first identify the data that needs to be preserved. This can be done manually or through automated processes. Once the data has been identified, the organization can place a “hold” on it, preventing it from being deleted or modified until the legal process is complete. The organization can also set up notifications to alert them when the hold is lifted.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the legal hold feature, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is identified and placed on hold. It is also important to ensure that all users are aware of the legal hold and understand its implications. Finally, it is important to regularly review and update the list of data on hold to ensure that all relevant data is preserved.
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) provides a comprehensive set of features for managing and preserving data for legal purposes. Other features include archiving, retention management, and audit trails. For more information about SAP ILM, please visit https://www.sap.com/products/information-lifecycle-management.html