电子发现是指参与调查、诉讼或类似程序的一方或多方发现相关电子存储信息（ESI）或数据的过程。本文档概述了电子发现。此外，它定义了相关术语并描述了相关概念，包括但不限于ESI的识别、保存、收集、处理、审查、分析和生产。本文件还确定了其他相关标准（如ISO/IEC 27037）及其与电子发现活动的关系和相互作用
本文件适用于参与部分或全部电子发现活动的非技术人员和技术人员。

Electronic discovery is the process of discovering pertinent Electronically Stored Information (ESI) or data by one or more parties involved in an investigation or litigation, or similar proceeding. This document provides an overview of electronic discovery. In addition, it defines related terms and describes the concepts, including, but not limited to, identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, analysis, and production of ESI. This document also identifies other relevant standards (e.g. ISO/IEC 27037) and how they relate to, and interact with, electronic discovery activities.
This document is relevant to both non-technical and technical personnel involved in some or all of the electronic discovery activities.