Legal Hold

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When litigation, audits, or investigations arise, securely retaining relevant IT assets becomes critical.

October 7, 20256  mins
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Preserve IT assets with confidence

When litigation, audits, or investigations arise, retaining relevant IT assets is critical. Iron Mountain’s Legal Hold service ensures physical devices are securely preserved and isolated—delivering full transparency and preventing any alteration, reassignment, or disposal until the legal hold is formally lifted.
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Experience clear benefits

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Secure isolation of devices:

Assets placed on legal hold are securely stored in restricted-access environments, ensuring they remain untouched and protected.
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Full chain-of-custody:

Every step is documented, with detailed chain-of-custody records to support compliance and audit readiness.
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No sanitization or reassignment:

Devices are safeguarded from being wiped, repurposed, or disposed of while under legal hold — preserving evidence integrity.
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Transparent audit trails:

Get complete visibility into the status and history of held assets through our centralized portal.
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Support for legal, compliance & IT teams:

Our service aligns with legal and regulatory requirements, helping your teams manage risk while staying focused on their core responsibilities.
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Timely release & re-engagement:

Once the legal hold is lifted, assets can be sanitized, redeployed, or dispositioned according to your policy.
 

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